Key features
- x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board
- LSI* SAS2008 IOC controller providing 2.0 compliance including 6Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives
RS2WC080
- Two SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for up to eight internal ports
- Two internal cables with SFF8087 connectors that expand to four individual connectors
RS2WC040
- One SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for up to four internal ports
- One internal cable with SFF8087 connector that expands to four individual connectors
Target applications
Scalable Performance
RAID on chip for superior performance
The Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC040 includes features such LSI’s SAS2008 6Gb/s I/O Controller (IOC) and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture to deliver essential performance for 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions. The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC040 allows businesses using workstations and entry-level servers to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than enterprise-class RAID adapters.
Key advantages
Exceptional data protection |
Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring and parity (RAID levels 1, 5) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50). |
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Essential performance without relying on system resources |
LSI* SAS2008 IOC technology with hardware RAID capability and an x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 host interface enhances the performance of server and workstation applications. |
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Inside-the-box design flexibility |
With a true MD2 form factor; this adapter is ideal for low-profile height and half-length adapter slots. Eight internal 6Gb/s SAS ports allow connection to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s high-performance SAS drives, high-capacity SATA drives or a combination of both. |
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Enhanced entry-level availability |
The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC Family design is based on LSI MegaRAID Entry* technology which offers the same robustness and many of the same features as trusted LSI MegaRAID technology*. Configuration options are simplified for entry-level usage models. |
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Seamless migration to more fully featured RAID |
The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC Family shares common drivers with enterprise-class Intel® RAID products which allows for simple migration to more full-featured RAID-on-Chip (ROC)-based products should system requirements change. |
