Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I

Key features

PCI Express* x4 interface for fast communication with the server board
LSI* SAS1068E controller
SATA x1 connectors for up to four SAS/SATA ports
Drive Fault and Individual Activities LED Connector Interfaces

Target applications

Entry

Inexpensive SAS card with entry-level RAID capability

The economical Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I offers exceptional entry-level hardware SAS/SATA RAID and non-RAID data off-load for server systems and workstations. This RAID controller allows for point-to-point connections with a SAS universal interconnect interface allowing for 1.5 and 3 Gb/s SATA hard disk drives along with logical SCSI compatibility for the extra reliability and manageability that SAS drives provide.

The SASWT4I leverages the LSI SAS1064E ASIC’s advanced LSI Fusion-MPT* architecture to provide entry-level hardware RAID. While other SAS controllers drive large RAID software stacks between the host CPU and controller, this RAID controller utilizes the embedded CPU in the LSI SAS1064E ASIC to perform integrated RAID 0, 1, and 1E/10E operations. By avoiding the PCI bus traffic and reducing RAID code overhead, the SASWT4I delivers world-class READ/WRITE operations.

Key advantages

Cost effective data protection	Provides a low-cost RAID 0, 1, and 1E/10E solution 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.
Scalability	Supports up to 122 physical devices in SAS mode which is ideal for employing JBODs (Just a Bunch Of Disks) or up to 14 devices in RAID 0, 1, 1E/10E mode through direct connect device attachment or through expander backplane support.
Ultra thin driver	LSI Fusion-MPT architecture provides over 140,000 I/Os per second while communicating over the PCI Express* 4-lane Host Bus.
Increased IT productivity	Includes a suite of tools that are common across all Intel® SAS/SATA RAID solutions, for easy installation and advanced management.

Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I information and resources

Product specifications and compatible products

Product order code	SASWT4I
Essentials
Board Form Factor	Low-Profile
Data Transfer Rate	3 Gb/s
Supported Devices	SAS/SATA Devices
Compatible Battery Backup Options	None
RAID Level Supported	0,1,1E
# of Ports Internal	4
# of Ports External	0
# of Devices Supported	122
PCIe Host Interface	PCI Express x4
IO Processor Model	LSI1064e
Compatible Products
Compatible Server/Workstation Board	Intel® Server Board S5500WB Intel® Workstation Board S5520SC Intel® Server Board S5520HC Intel® Server Board S3210SHLX Intel® Server Board S5500WB12V Intel® Server Board S3420GPLX Intel® Server Board S5500BC Intel® Server Board S5500HCV Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC Intel® Server Board S3420GPRX Intel® Server Board S3210SHLC Intel® Server Board S3420GPV Intel® Server Board S5520HCT Intel® Server Board S3200SHV
Compatible System	Intel® Server System SR1670HV Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS Intel® Server System SR1630HGP Intel® Server System SR1630GP Intel® Server System SC5650BCDPR Intel® Server System SR1630GPRX Intel® Server System SR2612URR Intel® Server System SR1695GPRX2AC Intel® Server System SR1690WBR Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRPR Intel® Server System SR1630BCR Intel® Server System SR1695GPRX1AC Intel® Server System SR1630HGPRX
Compatible Spares, Accessories, and Services	Intel® RAID Extended Warranty