Name: SAS9265-8I LSI LOGIC 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller PCIe x8 512MB Cache
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: SAS9265-8I
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9265-8I LSI LOGIC MegaRAID controller card manages multiple SAS and SATA drives, fitting well into server and workstation storage configurations. It balances performance and data protection through hardware RAID support and a dedicated cache, making it a practical choice for environments that need dependable and scalable storage management.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	SAS9265-8I

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Rate	6Gb/s per SAS port
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
Compatibility	Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/CentOS/SUSE), VMware ESXi, FreeBSD

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 3.0 x8 (Low-profile/Full-height bracketable)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The SAS9265-8I is a RAID controller card designed to manage multiple storage drives efficiently, providing reliable data redundancy and enhanced performance. It’s commonly found in servers and workstations that require robust storage solutions for business or enterprise environments. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this controller to optimize data throughput while protecting critical information. Key Features Handles up to 8 internal SAS or SATA drives simultaneously Includes hardware acceleration for RAID configurations to reduce CPU load 512MB cache boosts read/write speeds during heavy workloads Supports advanced RAID levels like 50 and 60 for large-scale storage arrays PCIe x8 interface ensures fast communication with the host system This RAID controller is often deployed in data centers and enterprise servers where reliable and scalable storage is essential. It helps maintain system uptime by protecting against drive failures and offers flexibility in configuring storage based on specific needs.

Use Cases
The SAS9265-8I LSI LOGIC RAID controller is primarily utilized in server and high-performance workstation environments where reliable and scalable storage management is critical. IT administrators in data centers, enterprise IT setups, and virtualization platforms benefit from its robust hardware RAID capabilities and ample cache memory, enabling effective handling of demanding workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in medium-sized data centers to manage SAS and SATA storage arrays, ensuring data redundancy and high availability. Integrated into virtualization hosts to optimize storage throughput and protect virtual machine data integrity. Used by SMBs in rack-mounted servers requiring cost-effective yet scalable RAID solutions for mixed workload performance. Implemented in remote office locations where centralized storage reliability and fault tolerance are necessary with limited IT support. Applied in high-capacity storage clusters that demand hardware-accelerated RAID levels for complex data protection schemes. This controller supports operational efficiency by providing a balance of performance and data protection, facilitating scalable storage architectures. Its hardware RAID acceleration and cache memory help maintain consistent I/O performance across diverse deployment scenarios, making it a practical option for environments managing multiple SAS and SATA devices.

SAS9265-8I LSI LOGIC 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller PCIe x8 512MB Cache

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General Information

Technical Specification

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