Name: LSI00201 LSI Logic 9260-4I 6Gb/s 4-Port PCIe SAS RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: LSI00201
Price: 124.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LSI Logic 9260-4i RAID controller card handles multiple hard drives through SAS connections, providing flexible RAID options for data protection and performance. It fits into PCIe slots in servers and storage systems, making it a practical choice for managing enterprise-level storage arrays.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	LSI00201

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2108 (MegaRAID RAID-on-Chip)
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	512MB BBU-backed DDR2 cache
Ports	4
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Compatible with SAS and SATA HDD/SSD; Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD; requires PCIe 2.0 x8 slot

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe (half-height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The LSI Logic 9260-4i is a PCIe SAS RAID controller card built to manage multiple hard drives efficiently and securely. It provides enhanced data protection and performance by enabling various RAID configurations, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise storage setups. Often found in servers and storage arrays, this controller card is favored by IT professionals and system administrators who need reliable and scalable storage solutions. Its 6Gb/s SAS ports ensure fast data transfer rates and low latency, which are crucial in demanding environments. Key Features Supports multiple RAID levels for versatile data management Four internal SAS ports enable connection to several drives Uses PCIe 2.0 x8 for robust bandwidth and compatibility Includes RAID-on-Chip (ROC) for offloading RAID processing Provides advanced data protection with battery backup support This controller card is typically deployed in enterprise servers managing large volumes of data, where uptime and data integrity are paramount. It helps maintain smooth operations in environments requiring consistent access to stored data, such as virtualization hosts and database servers.

Use Cases
The LSI Logic LSI00201 9260-4I RAID controller is typically deployed in mid-sized server environments and storage arrays where reliable multi-drive management is critical. IT administrators in enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms benefit from its robust RAID capabilities and high-speed PCIe interface for managing intensive I/O workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers by providing efficient RAID management for multiple SAS drives. Implementing scalable storage arrays for SMBs requiring RAID 5 or 6 configurations to balance data protection and performance. Enabling high-throughput storage solutions in rack-mounted servers used for database or file server workloads. Facilitating fault-tolerant storage in remote office server setups where data integrity is essential for business continuity. Integrating with storage clusters that demand flexible RAID options to optimize capacity and redundancy. By handling diverse RAID levels and delivering high transfer rates via PCIe 2.0, this controller enhances data throughput and resilience. It supports operational efficiency in environments requiring scalable and consistent storage performance under demanding workloads.

LSI00201 LSI Logic 9260-4I 6Gb/s 4-Port PCIe SAS RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases