Name: L3-25152-56A LSI 8-Port 6Gb/s SATA/SAS PCIe RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: L3-25152-56A
Price: 96.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI MegaRAID 8-Port RAID Controller offers a robust solution for managing multiple high-speed storage drives through a PCI Express connection. It fits well in environments that demand reliable and flexible RAID configurations, helping to secure and optimize data storage with ease.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	L3-25152-56A

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express x8 (PCIe 2.0)
Data Rate	6 Gb/s per port
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS (6Gb/s) and SATA (6Gb/s)
Compatibility	Supports SAS and SATA HDDs/SSDs; compatible with Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi (drivers required); requires server with PCIe x8 slot

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCI Express card (low-profile / half-height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The LSI MegaRAID 8-Port 6Gb/s PCI Express SATA/SAS RAID Controller manages multiple storage drives to enhance data reliability and speed. It's commonly used in servers and storage systems where data integrity and performance are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this controller for efficient storage management. Key Features Handles up to 8 SATA or SAS drives with 6Gb/s speeds each Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible data protection PCI Express interface delivers fast communication with the host system Includes advanced data management tools for monitoring and optimization Compatible with many operating systems and hardware platforms This controller is often installed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and workstations where reliable data storage is essential. It helps maintain system uptime and protects against data loss while providing smooth access to stored information.

Use Cases
The LSI MegaRAID 8-Port 6Gb/s PCI Express RAID Controller is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments where high I/O throughput and reliable data protection are critical. It serves IT administrators managing diverse storage arrays who require flexible RAID configurations for optimizing performance and safeguarding data integrity. How It's Used: Configuring storage clusters in enterprise data centers to balance high-speed access with redundancy for mission-critical applications. Supporting virtualization hosts where multiple VMs demand consistent low latency and fault tolerance across SATA and SAS drives. Enabling SMBs with growing data requirements to implement scalable RAID storage solutions within rack-mounted server environments. Integrating into backup infrastructures for rapid data retrieval and secure storage management in remote office setups. Deploying in media production workstations that require fast transfer rates and resilient RAID configurations for large file handling. This controller enhances operational efficiency by allowing flexible RAID level management suited for diverse workloads and storage architectures. Its PCI Express interface supports scalability in high-density server deployments while maintaining data integrity in complex IT environments.

L3-25152-56A LSI 8-Port 6Gb/s SATA/SAS PCIe RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases