Safe checkout
Secure payments
Fast dispatch
1–2 day handling
Free shipping
U.S. ground
Warranty & RMA
Support after delivery
RS2MB044 - Intel SAS RAID Controller SAS/SATA 6GB/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 8-Port Plug-in Card
- Supports Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) interface speeds.
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface for high bandwidth.
- Onboard RAID controller for managing multiple drives.
- Offers various RAID levels for data protection and performance.
- Designed for server and workstation environments.
- Enables efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Hot-plug support for drive management.
- Compatible with a wide range of operating systems.
RS2MB044 isn't on our shelf today — we source it to order. Request a quote and we'll confirm price and lead time within one business day.
Key specifications
See full specs ↓- RAID Controller Type
- SATA RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate
- 6Gb/s (SATA III)
- Drive Support
- SATA
- RAID Levels Supported
- 0, 1, 5, 10
Product details
The Intel RS2MB044 is a Serial ATA/600 PCI Express 2.0 x8 RAID controller. It provides high-speed data transfer and advanced RAID functionality for servers and workstations, supporting multiple drive configurations for performance and redundancy.
Technical Information
| RAID Controller Type | SATA RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s (SATA III) |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Support | SATA |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Description
The Intel RS2MB044 is a dedicated RAID controller card engineered to enhance storage performance and data integrity in server and workstation environments. It utilizes the Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) interface, delivering data transfer speeds of up to 6Gb/s per drive, which is crucial for applications demanding rapid data access. The controller's integration with the PCI Express 2.0 x8 bus ensures that it has sufficient bandwidth to keep pace with modern storage devices and system requirements. This controller supports essential RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance striping, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 for balanced performance and redundancy with parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of striping and mirroring. These configurations allow users to tailor their storage solution to specific needs, whether prioritizing speed, data protection, or a balance of both. The RS2MB044 simplifies the management of multiple hard drives, presenting them to the operating system as a single logical unit. Designed for reliability, the Intel RS2MB044 often includes features like hot-plug support, enabling drives to be added or removed without shutting down the system, thereby minimizing downtime. Its robust architecture and compatibility with various operating systems make it a versatile choice for upgrading existing systems or building new ones that require dependable and high-performance storage management.
Condition: Refurbished
Free U.S. ground shipping
Typically 1–2 days handling, 3–7 days in transit.
Purchase orders accepted
Government, enterprise, data center and small business.
Buying 10+ units?
Get volume pricing and availability for RS2MB044.