SAS9750-16I4E - 3ware 4-Port SAS / SATA 6Gb/s PCI-Expressx8 RAID Controller

Description

The 3ware SAS9750-16I4E is a powerful and versatile RAID controller designed for enterprise-level storage solutions that require extensive connectivity and high performance. This card supports both SAS and SATA drives at a 6Gb/s interface speed, offering flexibility in drive selection and ensuring rapid data transfer rates. Its standout feature is the high port density, with 16 internal SAS/SATA ports and 4 external SAS/SATA ports, allowing for the management of a very large number of drives within a single system or external enclosures. This controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This extensive support enables administrators to design highly available, fault-tolerant, and high-performance storage configurations tailored to specific application needs. The combination of high port count and advanced RAID capabilities makes it suitable for demanding environments such as large databases, video editing arrays, and high-density storage servers. As part of the 3ware (now LSI/Broadcom) product line, the SAS9750-16I4E benefits from mature RAID technology and management software. It typically includes onboard cache memory to accelerate I/O operations and features robust data protection mechanisms. The PCIe x8 interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for the controller to operate at its full potential, making it a robust choice for mission-critical storage applications.

Condition: Refurbished