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LSI 9261-8I MegaRAID 9261-8I SATA/600 512MB PCIe Raid Controller
- 8 internal SATA/SAS ports.
- PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 interface.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60.
- Includes 512MB DDR2 cache memory.
- Features a dedicated ROC (RAID-on-Chip) processor.
- Supports up to 128 drives (with expanders).
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Product Overview
The LSI MegaRAID 9261-8I is a high-performance SATA/SAS RAID controller card that provides advanced data protection and storage management capabilities. It utilizes a PCIe interface for integration into servers and workstations.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Ports | 8 x Internal SATA/SAS |
| Cache | 512MB DDR2 |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Processor | LSI ROC |
| Data Transfer Rate | SATA/600 |
Product Description
The LSI MegaRAID 9261-8I is a powerful enterprise-grade RAID controller designed to deliver superior performance and data protection for demanding storage applications. Equipped with eight internal SATA/SAS ports and a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, it offers high-speed connectivity and broad compatibility with modern server and workstation platforms. The controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexible options for configuring storage arrays to meet specific needs for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both. Central to its performance is the integrated ROC (RAID-on-Chip) processor, which handles all RAID calculations independently, offloading the host CPU and ensuring efficient operation. The inclusion of 512MB of DDR2 cache memory further accelerates data access by buffering frequently used data, significantly reducing latency and improving throughput for read and write operations. This makes the 9261-8I an ideal choice for applications such as large databases, video editing, and high-performance computing where storage I/O is a critical bottleneck. Beyond its performance capabilities, the MegaRAID 9261-8I offers robust data protection features, including advanced error handling and support for hot-swapping drives. It can manage a large number of drives, up to 128 when used with appropriate expanders, allowing for highly scalable storage solutions. The controller is designed for reliability and is a key component for building resilient and high-performing storage systems in enterprise environments.
