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Intel RAID Controller RS2PI008

Intel® RAID Controller RS2PI008

Key features

  • Embedded 512MB 800MHz (ECC DDR2 memory) to efficiently store data in transition
  • Speaker to deliver audible alerts
  • Two SFF8088 SAS/SATA connector for up to four external ports
  • x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board
  • LSI* SAS2108 ROC controller providing SAS 2.0 compliance including 6Gb/s data transfer
  • Two internal cable with SFF8087 connectors that expands to four individual connectors

Target applications

Scalable performance

Unprecedented performance and design flexibility

The Intel® RAID Controller RS2PI008, powered by LSI MegaRAID* Technology, is part of the Intel portfolio of 6Gb/s SAS adapters, offers unprecedented performance with exceptional data protection and design flexibility. Features including LSI’s SAS2108 6Gb/s RAID-on-Chip (RoC) silicon and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture technology allow for significant performance gains for both 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions. Data protection and availability are enhanced by new features including decision-feedback equalization for greater signal integrity, enhanced diagnostics, and more robust error reporting.

Key advantages

Exceptional data protection

Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1, 5, and 6) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50, and 60).

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 external 6 Gb/s SAS ports allow connection to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s high-performance SAS drives, high-capacity SATA drives, or a combination of both.

Excellent performance

LSI SAS2108 RoC technology, x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 host interface and 800 MHz cache enhances the performance of mainstream applications.

Outstanding availability

Delivers proactive drive monitoring and automatic error correction. An optional battery backup maintains data without the need for an uninterruptible power supply.

Optional self-encrypting drive (SED) support

The RS2PI008 “DE” (disk encryption) model allows for management and protection of SEDs using a simple pass phrase, security key identifier, and security key file. This is a significant step forward in securing a drive's data from any unauthorized access or modification resulting from theft, loss, or re-purposing of drives.

 

Intel® RAID Controller RS2PI008 information and resources

Product specifications and compatible products

Product order code RS2PI008
Essentials

Board Form Factor

Low-Profile MD2

Data Transfer Rate

6 Gb/s

Supported Devices

SAS/SATA Devices

Compatible Battery Backup Options

AXXRSBBU7 or AXXRSBBU8

RAID Level Supported

0,1,5,6,10,50,60

# of Ports Internal

0

# of Ports External

8

# of Devices Supported

240

Embedded Memory

512MB

PCIe Host Interface

PCI Express x8

IO Processor Model

LSI2108

Compatible Products

Compatible Server/Workstation Board

Intel® Server Board S5520HC

Intel® Server Board S5500WB

Intel® Workstation Board S5520SC

Intel® Server Board S5500HCV

Intel® Server Board S5000PSLSASR

Intel® Server Board S5500WB12V

Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVNSATAR

Intel® Server Board S5000PSLROMBR

Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVNSASR

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLX

Intel® Server Board S5000PSLSATAR

Intel® Server Board S3420GPV

Intel® Server Board S5520HCT

Intel® Server Board S5000XSLSATAR

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC

Intel® Server Board S1200BTL

Intel® Server Board S1200BTS

Compatible System

Intel® Server System SR1630HGP

Intel® Server System SR1630GP

Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRPR

Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS

Intel® Server System SR1695WBAC

Intel® Server System R1304BTLSFAN

Intel® Server System SR1630HGPRX

Intel® Server System P4304BTSSFCN

Intel® Server System SR1690WBR

Intel® Server System R1304BTSSFAN

Intel® Server System SR1630GPRX

Intel® Server System SR1695WBDC

Intel® Server System R1304BTLSHBN

Intel® Server System P4304BTLSFCN

Intel® Server System P4304BTLSHCN

Compatible RAID

Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU7

Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU8

Compatible Spares, Accessories, and Services

Intel® RAID Extended Warranty

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