Name: RM1GK Dell 9240-8i 6Gb 8-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller
Brand: Dell
SKU: RM1GK
Price: 88.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell RM1GK 9240-8i MegaRAID controller acts as a central hub for managing multiple SATA and SAS drives in servers. It fits into a PCI Express slot and streamlines RAID configuration, helping maintain data protection and performance in professional storage environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	RM1GK

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gbps (SAS/SATA)
RAID Levels	RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60, JBOD
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers; Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 2.0 x8 add-in card (Low-profile/full-height)
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 Dell RM1GK 9240-8i MegaRAID controller manages multiple hard drives and solid-state drives, delivering improved storage efficiency and data protection. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, it supports high-speed SATA and SAS drives to handle demanding workloads. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller simplifies RAID setup and maintenance, helping to optimize storage arrays for performance and fault tolerance. Key Features Supports RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for versatile data protection Offers 6Gb/s link speed per port to handle fast storage devices Equipped with PCIe 2.0 x8 to maximize throughput on compatible systems Includes advanced data management and error recovery features Compatible with both SATA and SAS drives, expanding storage options This controller is commonly deployed in server environments where data integrity and uptime are critical. It enables administrators to build robust storage solutions that balance speed and redundancy effectively. By managing multiple drive arrays, it aids in maintaining accessible and secure data storage in business IT setups.

Use Cases
The Dell RM1GK 9240-8i RAID controller is commonly deployed in data center and enterprise server environments where managing multiple high-speed SATA and SAS drives is essential. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its ability to deliver reliable RAID configurations for storage-intensive applications requiring consistent throughput and data protection. How It's Used: Enabling virtualization hosts in enterprise IT to aggregate storage across multiple drives with fault tolerance. Supporting high-availability database servers that demand continuous uptime and rapid disk access. Facilitating storage clusters in cloud infrastructure for scalable and redundant storage solutions. Integrating into rack-mount servers in SMB networks to optimize storage performance while maintaining cost efficiency. Providing reliable data protection and performance for edge computing deployments handling local storage tasks. By consolidating multiple drives into RAID arrays, this controller enhances data throughput and resilience, which is critical for scalable storage strategies. Its PCIe 2.0 x8 interface ensures minimal bottlenecks, enabling organizations to maintain efficient and reliable storage operations in demanding environments.

RM1GK Dell 9240-8i 6Gb 8-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases