Name: Q6M15A HPE 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s External RAID Controller 3154-8e
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q6M15A
Price: 1314.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Q6M15A 3154-8e is a RAID controller designed to manage external SAS storage with high speed and reliability. It fits into server setups where handling multiple drives with fast data transfer and redundancy is essential, providing a solid foundation for enterprise storage needs.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	Q6M15A

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS3008 (Broadcom/Avago)
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS, PCIe
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant servers; HPE D3000/D6000 storage enclosures; HPE Smart Array ecosystem

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low profile PCIe add-in card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HPE Q6M15A 3154-8e is a hardware RAID controller that manages multiple external SAS drives through eight 12Gb/s ports. It is commonly used in enterprise storage environments to enhance data throughput and provide redundancy. This RAID controller is built for IT professionals and system administrators who need reliable, high-speed storage solutions for servers and storage arrays. It often appears in data centers where performance and data protection are critical. Key Features Supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, enabling flexible storage configurations Offers eight external SAS ports optimized for high bandwidth and fast data access Integrates seamlessly with HPE ProLiant servers and compatible storage systems Provides hardware-accelerated data processing to reduce CPU load Includes features for improved fault tolerance and data integrity This controller is typically deployed in enterprise server environments requiring robust, scalable storage solutions. It helps maintain uptime and efficient data management in demanding applications.

Use Cases
The HPE 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s External RAID Controller 3154-8e is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments where managing multiple external storage arrays is critical. It is ideal for IT professionals requiring robust data redundancy and expedited data throughput in complex storage infrastructures. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters by providing fast, reliable access to external SAS storage in enterprise IT setups. Enabling high-throughput storage arrays in data centers for applications that demand rapid data processing and resilience. Facilitating scalable storage expansion in server rack deployments for medium to large businesses. Integrating with remote office infrastructures to maintain centralized storage management with redundancy. Optimizing storage performance in analytics workloads through hardware RAID acceleration in compute-intensive environments. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by ensuring consistent data availability and scalability in complex storage environments. Its design supports seamless integration with existing infrastructure, helping organizations manage growing data demands without compromising performance or reliability.

Q6M15A HPE 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s External RAID Controller 3154-8e

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases