Name: LSI00198 LSI Logic MegaRAID 9260-8i PCIe x8 512MB Cache RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: LSI00198
Price: 92.87 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI Logic MegaRAID 9260-8i RAID controller manages multiple disk drives by providing reliable hardware RAID functions through a PCI Express x8 slot. It fits well in servers that require steady storage performance and data protection, handling various RAID levels and offering a 512MB cache to optimize speed and efficiency without overwhelming system resources.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	LSI00198

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260 ROC
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gb/s per port (SAS/SATA 6Gb/s)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Cache	512MB DDR2 (battery-backed write cache, BBWC/BBU)
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Compatible with SAS and SATA HDD/SSD; supported OS: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi; standard servers with PCIe x8 slot

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 2.0 x8, Low-profile (half-height) with full-height bracket option
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The LSI Logic MegaRAID 9260-8i is built for managing multiple hard drives in a server setup, providing efficient storage solutions through hardware RAID. It’s often found in data centers or enterprise servers where data integrity and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators commonly rely on this controller to optimize disk arrays and improve overall storage performance. Key Features Delivers RAID support including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations Equipped with 512MB onboard cache to speed up read and write operations Uses PCI Express x8 interface for fast connectivity with host systems Includes advanced data protection features like patrol read and background initialization Compatible with a wide range of SAS and SATA hard drives This controller is typically deployed in server racks running critical applications, where maintaining data availability and performance is essential. It plays a key role in ensuring data redundancy and efficient storage management without adding complexity to the system.

Use Cases
The LSI Logic MegaRAID 9260-8i RAID controller is primarily used in enterprise server environments where robust and efficient storage management is critical. It is ideal for IT professionals managing mid-sized data centers or virtualization platforms that demand consistent data protection and high throughput. How It's Used: Implementing RAID arrays in virtualization clusters to ensure data integrity and improved I/O performance. Deploying in SMB server racks to consolidate storage while maintaining redundancy and fault tolerance. Utilizing in database servers where mixed read/write workloads benefit from accelerated caching and diverse RAID configurations. Supporting remote office servers that require reliable local data storage with minimal latency. Integrating into storage clusters for balanced load distribution and enhanced disk array management. By leveraging this RAID controller, organizations can achieve scalable storage solutions that optimize system responsiveness and maintain data resilience. Its hardware-accelerated RAID functions allow IT teams to manage disk arrays efficiently, supporting evolving workload demands with reduced overhead.

LSI00198 LSI Logic MegaRAID 9260-8i PCIe x8 512MB Cache RAID Controller

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General Information

Technical Specification

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