AXXSCM3S - Intel 7-Port SAS RAID Storage Controller

SKU AXXSCM3S

Brand Intel

7 x SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports
Supports SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps) or SAS 2.0 (6 Gbps) speeds (model dependent)
PCI Express (PCIe) interface (e.g., x8 or x16)
Hardware RAID capabilities for data protection and performance
Supports multiple RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
Designed for enterprise servers and high-end workstations
Enables connection of numerous SAS drives

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Key specifications

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Controller Type: SAS RAID Controller
Interface: PCI Express (e.g., x8)
Supported Drives: SAS
Number of Ports: 7
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (typical)
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card

Product details

The Intel AXXSCM3S is a 7-port SAS RAID storage controller card. It is designed to provide high-performance connectivity and RAID functionality for multiple SAS drives in servers and workstations.

Technical Information

Controller Type	SAS RAID Controller
Interface	PCI Express (e.g., x8)
Supported Drives	SAS
Number of Ports	7

Additional Specifications

RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (typical)
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card
Brand	Intel

Description

The Intel AXXSCM3S is a high-performance SAS RAID controller designed to provide robust storage connectivity and advanced data protection for enterprise-level servers and workstations. This controller typically features multiple SAS ports, often supporting the latest SAS standards like SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps) or SAS 2.0 (6 Gbps), allowing for extremely fast data transfer rates between the host system and connected SAS drives. The inclusion of 7 ports offers significant flexibility for connecting a large number of SAS hard drives or SSDs. As a hardware RAID controller, the AXXSCM3S offloads the complex calculations required for RAID operations from the server's CPU. This dedicated processing ensures optimal performance and reliability for RAID configurations, which can include levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity), RAID 6 (striping with dual parity for enhanced redundancy), and RAID 10 (a combination of striping and mirroring). These features are critical for ensuring data integrity and availability in demanding environments. The controller utilizes a PCI Express interface, typically x8 or x16, to ensure sufficient bandwidth for high-speed SAS drives. It is an essential component for building scalable, high-availability storage solutions, particularly in applications involving large databases, virtualization, or high-throughput data processing. Intel's storage controllers are known for their reliability and performance, making the AXXSCM3S a solid choice for mission-critical storage deployments.

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