RS3GC008 - Intel SAS / SATA x8 PCIe Gen3 RAID Controller Low profile MD2

Entry-level low cost 8 External Ports with 12G SAS-3 with mirroring, striping.- Up to two external mini-SAS HD SFF8644 SAS/SATA connectors for connectivity to external storage.- x8 PCI Express* Generation 3 interface for fast communication with the server board.- LSI* SAS3008 IOC controller providing SAS 3.0 technology including 12Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives.- Blinking green heartbeat LED to indicate the card is ready and capable for general activity.- Essential performance and scalability: Supplies PCI Express* Gen 3 architecture with over 1 million IOPs; employs SAS/JBOD connectivity with support of up to 244 physical devices.- External connectivity: Four external ports allow for connecting to a JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) or a SAS switch.- Cost effective data protection: Provides low-cost RAID 0, 1, and 1E for entry-level server and workstation environments where high-performance and reliable data protection are required.- SAS or SATA Storage: Connect SAS or SATA devices within the array. Use SAS drives for speed, reliability and scalability; use high-capacity SATA drives for budget-friendly storage.