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03X3744 Lenovo 8-Port SAS RAID Controller MegaRAID 9260-8i 512MB Cache PCIe 2.0 x8

SKU:
03X3744
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8-port SAS RAID controller supporting up to 8 internal drives
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible data protection
  • Utilizes PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for fast data transfer rates
  • Includes 512MB cache memory to improve performance and reduce latency
In stock

$59.00

Product Overview

The Lenovo MegaRAID 9260-8i 8-Port SAS RAID Controller manages multiple SAS drives, providing flexible RAID options and enhanced data protection. It fits well in enterprise servers and storage arrays, helping streamline data management without adding complexity.

General Information

Brand Lenovo
Part Number 03X3744
Alternate Part Number 03X3744-03-CT

Technical Specification

Chipset LSI SAS2108 (MegaRAID ROC)
Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate 6Gb/s per SAS port
RAID Levels 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Cache 512MB DDR2 (flash- or battery-backed option available)
Connectivity SAS,SATA
Compatibility Lenovo servers,PCIe 2.0 x8 slot,Windows Server (drivers available),Linux (drivers available),VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor PCI Express 2.0 x8 (low-profile/full-height bracket)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

The Lenovo MegaRAID 9260-8i is designed to manage and protect data across multiple SAS drives in servers and storage systems. It’s often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and efficient RAID management is critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller helps maintain data integrity while boosting drive performance.

Key Features

  • Offers comprehensive RAID level support to match different storage needs
  • 512MB onboard cache that helps speed up read/write operations
  • Compatible with Lenovo servers and many standard PCIe slots
  • Includes advanced management tools for easy configuration and monitoring
  • Supports hot swap drives to minimize downtime during maintenance

This controller is typically deployed in medium to large-scale server setups where high availability and data protection are a priority. It plays a key role in ensuring storage systems operate smoothly under heavy workloads while maintaining quick access to critical data.


Use Cases

The Lenovo MegaRAID 9260-8i RAID controller is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring reliable and high-performance storage management. It is well-suited for data centers and mid-sized server deployments where multiple SAS drives need to be configured with advanced RAID levels for enhanced data protection and workload optimization.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting virtualization hosts in data centers by managing storage arrays with RAID configurations to ensure uptime and data integrity.
  • Implementing storage clusters in enterprise environments requiring fault tolerance through RAID 6 or 60 for critical database applications.
  • Deploying in remote office servers that need scalable and efficient storage with fast data throughput via PCIe 2.0 x8 interfaces.
  • Accelerating backup and recovery operations in SMB networks by leveraging cache memory to reduce latency during high I/O workloads.
  • Enhancing performance in rack-mounted servers running mixed workloads that benefit from flexible RAID levels for balancing redundancy and speed.

By integrating robust RAID management and cache optimization, this controller improves operational efficiency and scalability. It enables IT professionals to tailor storage solutions that meet performance and resilience requirements without compromising system throughput.


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03X3744 Lenovo 8-Port SAS RAID Controller MegaRAID 9260-8i 512MB Cache PCIe 2.0 x8
03X3744 Lenovo 8-Port SAS RAID Controller MegaRAID 9260-8i 512MB Cache PCIe 2.0 x8
$59.00