LSI 9305-24I c Sas 24-Port PCI-E 3.0 12Gb Hba Controller Card

Description

The LSI 9305-24I is a high-density SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide extensive internal connectivity for servers requiring a large number of SAS or SATA drives. With a total of 24 internal ports, this card is ideal for systems that need to support numerous hard drives or SSDs directly within the chassis, such as high-capacity storage servers, workstations, or servers configured for direct-attached storage (DAS) solutions. Operating over a PCI-E 3.0 x8 interface, the 9305-24I delivers a robust 12Gb/s data transfer rate per lane, ensuring that all connected drives can achieve optimal performance. As an HBA, its primary function is to provide direct, high-speed access to storage devices without the overhead of RAID processing found in RAID controller cards. This makes it suitable for applications where software RAID or direct drive access is preferred, or where the server's CPU is utilized for RAID calculations. The 24-port configuration simplifies the management of large storage arrays by consolidating connectivity onto a single card. This reduces the need for multiple controllers or port expanders, leading to a cleaner server build and potentially lower costs. The LSI 9305-24I is a reliable and high-performance solution for demanding storage connectivity needs in enterprise environments.

Condition: Refurbished