Name: SAS9280-8E LSI Logic 8-Port 6Gb/s External SAS PCIe RAID Controller
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: SAS9280-8E
Price: 107.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9280-8E LSI MegaRAID controller card offers a solid solution for managing multiple SATA and SAS drives within servers. It fits where dependable RAID configurations are needed, supporting various levels to match performance or redundancy needs. This card integrates with PCI Express slots, ensuring quick communication between the drives and the host system without slowing down data transfers.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	SAS9280-8E

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2108 MegaRAID ROC
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gb/s per port (SAS 6Gb/s / SATA III)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Connectivity	SAS, SATA (SATA III 6Gb/s)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCI Express 2.0 x8, Low-profile / Half-height, single-slot
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The SAS9280-8E is a RAID controller card built for managing multiple high-speed storage devices in servers and workstations. It provides 8 internal 6Gb/s SAS/SATA ports that connect to hard drives or SSDs, enabling efficient data access and redundancy. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this controller supports a range of RAID configurations to balance performance and data safety. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to optimize storage arrays for critical applications. Key Features Handles up to eight drives simultaneously with 6Gb/s link speed Supports advanced RAID levels including 6 and 60 for enhanced fault tolerance Utilizes PCI Express 2.0 x8 to minimize bottlenecks during data transfers Includes robust LSI firmware for efficient storage management and monitoring Compatible with various server platforms and operating systems This RAID controller is commonly deployed in environments requiring reliable storage performance such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup systems. It helps maintain data integrity and system uptime by managing complex RAID arrays smoothly.

Use Cases
The SAS9280-8E LSI Logic RAID controller is optimized for environments requiring robust data integrity and high-speed storage management, such as enterprise data centers and virtualization clusters. IT administrators managing medium to large-scale storage arrays benefit from its diverse RAID support and seamless PCIe integration, ensuring efficient handling of intensive I/O workloads. How It's Used: Deploying in virtualization platforms to deliver high-performance, redundant storage for multiple virtual machines. Supporting storage clusters in enterprise IT to enable fault-tolerant data access and rapid recovery options. Enhancing throughput in database servers handling transactional workloads requiring consistent uptime. Integrating into rack-mounted servers in data centers where scalable external SAS storage expansion is critical. Facilitating backup and archival solutions in remote office environments that demand reliable data protection. This controller aids operational efficiency by balancing performance with data protection across demanding storage environments. Its compatibility with scalable SAS infrastructure allows organizations to adapt as workloads grow without compromising on throughput or reliability.

SAS9280-8E LSI Logic 8-Port 6Gb/s External SAS PCIe RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases