SAS9207-8E LSI Logic 8-Port PCIe Controller 6GB/s SATA SAS 12/3.3V

The SAS9207-8E is a high-performance SAS/SATA RAID controller designed for servers and storage systems. It provides eight external 6Gb/s SAS and SATA ports, making it ideal for environments requiring high-speed data transfer and storage expansion. The controller supports a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux distributions like SUSE and Red Hat, Solaris, VMware, and FreeBSD, ensuring compatibility with various server environments.

The controller features two external SFF-8088 mini-SAS connectors, allowing for flexible connectivity with storage devices. It uses the LSI SAS2308 6Gb/s SAS+SATA controller chip and supports up to 1024 SAS or SATA end devices. This makes it suitable for large-scale storage configurations that require high scalability and performance.

The SAS9207-8E is built with a low-profile design, making it suitable for compact server chassis. It supports both full-height and low-profile brackets, offering installation flexibility. The controller also includes support for SSDs, HDDs, and tape devices, providing versatility in storage options. Its Fusion-MPT 2.0 architecture enables high I/O performance, capable of handling over 700,000 I/Os per second.

The controller is powered by +12V and 3.3V supplies and consumes approximately 9.8W of power under typical conditions. It includes a documentation CD and host bus adapter in the package. The device is RoHS compliant and meets various international regulatory standards, ensuring reliability and environmental safety.

Brand: LSI Logic
Model: SAS9207-8E
Specifications: 8 external 6Gb/s SAS+SATA ports, 2 x SFF-8088 mini-SAS connectors, PCIe 3.0 x8, up to 6Gb/s transfer rate, supports 1024 devices, LSI SAS2308 controller
Features: Low profile design, supports SSDs/HDDs/tape devices, Fusion-MPT 2.0 architecture, compatible with major OSes, RoHS compliant