Name: SAS9207-8E LSI Logic PCIe x8 SAS SATA 6Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: SAS9207-8E
Price: 84.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9207-8E Host Bus Adapter connects SAS and SATA drives to a system via PCIe x8, offering a way to handle multiple high-speed storage devices efficiently. It fits into setups where reliable drive management and fast data transfer are important, such as enterprise servers and storage arrays.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	SAS9207-8E
Alternate Part Number	SAS9207-8E-02-CT

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	6Gbps SAS
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS (SFF-8088)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The SAS9207-8E is a Host Bus Adapter designed to connect and manage SAS and SATA storage devices. It is built for environments requiring reliable and fast data access, such as servers and storage arrays. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups, this adapter provides the bridge between the system’s PCIe bus and multiple high-speed drives. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to enhance storage performance and scalability. Key Features Handles eight external SAS/SATA connections with smooth data flow Compatible with SAS 2.0 and SATA 3.0 standards Supports PCIe Gen2 x8 for robust bandwidth Includes RAID support for data protection and performance Low power consumption suitable for dense server environments This adapter is usually deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage enclosures where multiple drives need to be accessed quickly and reliably. It plays a crucial role in ensuring data integrity and fast throughput in professional IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The SAS9207-8E Host Bus Adapter is designed for environments requiring robust storage connectivity and high throughput. It is particularly valuable for IT professionals managing medium to large-scale storage arrays where seamless integration of SAS and SATA drives is critical to maintaining system reliability and performance. How It's Used: Integrating high-density storage in data center rack deployments to maximize drive utilization and throughput. Supporting virtualization environments by providing fast and reliable access to multiple physical drives for virtual machines. Enhancing storage capacity in enterprise IT operations that demand efficient management of mixed SAS and SATA devices. Enabling scalable storage clusters in remote office locations where bandwidth and hardware consolidation are priorities. Facilitating RAID configurations in business continuity setups to ensure data integrity and availability. By efficiently managing multiple storage devices through a PCIe x8 interface, the SAS9207-8E supports operational scalability and sustained performance. Its compatibility with various drive types and RAID levels allows organizations to tailor storage architectures that align with specific workload demands.