Name: SAS9211-8I LSI Logic 8-Port 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: SAS9211-8I
Price: 53.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9211-8I SAS RAID Controller delivers efficient management of internal storage drives, fitting well into server and workstation environments where speed and data protection are priorities.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	SAS9211-8I

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2008
Host Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8 (backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.1)
Data Rate	6Gb/s per port (SAS/SATA)
RAID Levels	JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, RAID 10 (IR firmware); IT mode = HBA (no RAID)
Cache	None (no onboard cache)
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS, SATA
Compatibility	Windows Server, Linux (kernel drivers), VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, Solaris (driver dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe x8 add-in card; Low-profile and full-height brackets included
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 SAS9211-8I is a reliable SAS RAID controller designed to manage multiple storage devices efficiently. Built for servers and workstations, it enables fast data transfers and robust RAID configurations to protect and optimize your storage investments. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this controller is ideal for IT professionals managing storage arrays or upgrading server capabilities. It handles both SAS and SATA drives, making it flexible for various setups. Key Features Provides eight internal SAS ports supporting up to 6Gb/s speeds PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures wide bandwidth for data flow Offers hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 for comprehensive data protection Compatible with both SAS and SATA storage devices Supports multiple operating systems for broad deployment options This controller is typically deployed in server racks and storage arrays where dependable data access and redundancy are critical. It helps maintain system uptime and data integrity, especially in environments with heavy storage demands.

Use Cases
The LSI SAS9211-8I 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller is primarily implemented in enterprise and data center environments requiring reliable and high-throughput internal storage management. IT professionals managing servers and workstations benefit from its RAID capabilities to ensure data integrity and performance for critical applications. How It's Used: Deploying in virtualization hosts to provide resilient storage pools for multiple virtual machines. Implementing in small to medium-sized business servers that demand RAID protection for transactional databases. Integrating into rack-mounted storage arrays to optimize bandwidth for backup and archival workloads. Utilizing within high-performance computing clusters to maintain consistent data availability across SAS and SATA drives. Supporting remote office servers where stable and scalable internal storage solutions are essential. This controller contributes to operational efficiency by enabling scalable storage configurations with reliable RAID support. Its compatibility with diverse drive types and high-speed interface allows IT infrastructures to adapt storage architectures in response to evolving workload demands.

SAS9211-8I LSI Logic 8-Port 6Gb/s PCIe x8 SAS RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases