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LSI LSI00242 Logic SATA 6Gb/s SAS 512MB PCIe 2.0 x8 Raid Controller
- Brand: LSI Logic
- Part Number: LSI00242
- Controller Type: SAS RAID Controller
- Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
- Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Cache Memory: 512MB
- Drive Support: Typically supports 8 internal SAS/SATA drives
- Form Factor: Add-in Card
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6
- Designed for enterprise servers and storage solutions
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Product Overview
The LSI Logic LSI00242 is a 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller card with 512MB of cache memory. It features a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface and is designed to manage SAS and SATA drives, offering robust RAID capabilities for servers.
Technical Information
| Brand | LSI Logic |
| Part Number | LSI00242 |
| Controller Type | SAS RAID Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Host Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Cache Memory | 512MB |
Product Description
The LSI Logic LSI00242 is a high-performance SAS RAID controller designed to provide robust data protection and storage management for server environments. It operates at 6Gb/s SAS speeds, offering a significant improvement in data transfer rates over previous generations, and supports both SAS and SATA drives. The controller utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth for demanding I/O operations and ensuring efficient communication with the server's motherboard. Equipped with 512MB of onboard cache memory, the LSI00242 significantly accelerates RAID operations. This cache acts as a buffer for data writes and reads, reducing latency and improving overall storage performance, especially in I/O-intensive applications. The controller supports a comprehensive set of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 6, allowing administrators to configure storage arrays that meet specific needs for performance, redundancy, and data integrity. This hardware RAID solution offloads processing from the host CPU, contributing to better system efficiency. The LSI00242 is a reliable choice for servers requiring dependable storage performance and data availability. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including file servers, application servers, and entry-level database servers. Its combination of 6Gb/s SAS connectivity, substantial cache, and flexible RAID options makes it a capable solution for building efficient and protected storage subsystems in enterprise environments.
