Primary Information: Product Type: Sas Controller I/O Controller: Lsi Sas 2008 6Gb/S Sas+Sata Controller Form Factor: Plug-In Card Host Interface: Pcie 2.0 X8, Compatible Pcie 2.0 X16, Pci-Express 3.0 X8, Pci-Express 3.0 X16 Connectors: 2 Mini-Sas Sff8087 Brackets: Full Height And Low Profile Data Transfer Rates: 6Gb/S Sas 2.0/Sataiii Compliant Supported Device: Sas/Sata/Hdd/Ssd Support Up To 256 Sas Or Sata Support System Disk Installation Support Os: Windows Vista Windows Xp 32/64 Bit Windows 7 32/64 Bit Windows 8 32/64 Bit Windows 8.1 32/64 Bit Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Freebsd 7.2.0, 7.4.0, 8.2.0, 8.3.0, 8.4.0, 9.0.0, 9.1.0, 9.1.0, 9.2.0, 10.0.0 Centos 6/6.3, Citrix 5/6, Debian 6.0.5, Fedora 17/18, Oel 5/6, Ovm 3, Rhel 4/5/6, Sles 9/10/11, Ubuntu 10.04/11.10/12.04 Freebsd 7.2.0, 7.4.0, 8.2.0, 8.3.0, 9.0.0, 9.1.0 Solaris? Vmware Oel 5/6, Ovm 3, Rhel4/5/6, Sles9/10/11, Ubuntu 10.04/11.10/12.04 Freebsd 7.2.0, 7.4.0, 8.2.0, 8.3.0, 8.4.0, 9.0.0, 9.1.0, 9.1.0, 9.2.0, 9.3.0, 10.0.0 Vmware Esx/Esxi 4.X Solaris 10Vmware Esx/Esxi 5.X Vmware
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of controller is this product?A: This product is an Internal PCI Express SAS/SATA HBA RAID Controller Card. It uses the LSI SAS 2008 chip for data management.
Q: What is the data transfer rate of this controller?A: The data transfer rate is six gigabits per second. It complies with SAS 2.0 and SATA III standards.
Q: What host interfaces does this controller support?A: The controller supports PCIe two point zero x eight and is compatible with PCIe two point zero x sixteen, as well as PCI-Express three point zero x eight and x sixteen.
Q: What connectors are included with this product?A: The product includes two Mini-SAS SFF8087 connectors. This allows for a connection to multiple SAS or SATA devices.
Q: What is the form factor of this product?A: The form factor is a plug-in card. It is designed to fit into standard PCIe slots in computers.
Q: What operating systems are supported by this controller?A: This controller supports multiple operating systems, including Windows Vista, Windows Server 2012, and various versions of FreeBSD and Linux distributions.
Q: How many devices can this controller support?A: The controller can support up to two hundred fifty-six SAS or SATA devices. This makes it suitable for extensive storage solutions.
Q: Is there a driver included with this product?A: Yes, a driver CD is included with the product. Additionally, drivers can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
Q: How do I install this controller?A: To install this controller, insert it into a compatible PCIe slot and connect the necessary cables. Ensure that your system is powered off during installation.
Q: Can this controller be used for RAID configurations?A: Yes, it is designed for RAID configurations. It can manage multiple drives for redundancy and improved performance.
Q: What should I do if the controller arrives damaged?A: If the controller arrives damaged, you should contact the manufacturer for a return or replacement. They offer a thirty-day free return policy.
Q: Is this product backed by a warranty?A: Yes, it is backed by a three-year warranty. Additionally, the product comes with lifetime technology support from the manufacturer.
Q: What kind of support does this controller offer for system disk installation?A: The controller supports system disk installation, allowing you to boot your operating system from connected SAS or SATA drives.
Q: Does this controller support hot swapping?A: No, this controller does not support hot swapping. Drives must be connected or disconnected while the system is powered down.
Q: What is included in the package with this product?A: The package includes the LSI-2008-8I HBA card, a driver CD, and a low-profile bracket. This ensures compatibility with various computer cases.