LSI 8344ELP Logic MegaRAID SAS/SATA 3 Gb/s PCI-E x4 LP RAID Adapter

SKU 8344ELP

Brand LSI

PCI-E x4 Low Profile (LP) form factor
Supports SAS and SATA drives
3 Gb/s transfer speed per drive
Hardware RAID controller
Provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
Enhanced data protection and performance
Suitable for servers with limited space

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Key specifications

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Model: 8344ELP
Brand: LSI Logic
Interface: PCI-Express x4
Form Factor: Low Profile (LP)
Drive Support: SAS/SATA
Speed: 3 Gb/s

Product details

The LSI Logic MegaRAID 8344ELP is a PCI-Express x4 Low Profile RAID adapter designed for managing SAS and SATA drives. It supports 3 Gb/s transfer speeds, offering hardware RAID capabilities for enhanced data protection and performance.

Technical Information

Model	8344ELP
Brand	LSI Logic
Interface	PCI-Express x4
Form Factor	Low Profile (LP)

Additional Specifications

Drive Support	SAS/SATA
Speed	3 Gb/s
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Product Type	RAID Adapter

Description

The LSI Logic MegaRAID 8344ELP is a high-performance RAID controller designed to provide robust storage management for servers. Featuring a PCI-Express x4 interface, it offers sufficient bandwidth for demanding storage operations. The low-profile (LP) form factor makes it an ideal choice for installation in compact server chassis, such as 1U or 2U rackmount systems, where space is at a premium. This adapter supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, offering flexibility in drive selection and allowing for the integration of both high-performance SAS drives and cost-effective SATA drives within the same array. This MegaRAID adapter provides hardware-based RAID capabilities, meaning it offloads RAID processing from the host CPU, thereby improving overall system performance. It supports essential RAID levels including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). These RAID configurations are crucial for protecting data against drive failures and ensuring continuous availability of critical applications. With a data transfer speed of 3 Gb/s per drive, the 8344ELP is suitable for a wide range of business applications that require reliable storage performance. It is designed for ease of integration and management, often featuring LSI's comprehensive management tools for configuration, monitoring, and maintenance. The LSI Logic MegaRAID 8344ELP is a dependable solution for enhancing storage reliability and performance in various server environments.

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