LSI 9271-8I x Port PCIe 3.0 x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller

The LSI 9271-8I is a high-performance PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID controller designed for enterprise storage environments requiring maximum data protection and performance. This 8-port controller supports both SATA and SAS drives with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, delivering up to 6Gb/s per port throughput. Key features include 1GB DDR3 cache with optional battery backup for enhanced data integrity, CacheCade SSD caching technology for accelerated performance, and support for up to 240 drives through expanders. The controller offers enterprise-grade reliability with advanced features like patrol read, background initialization, and consistency check operations. Its low-profile form factor ensures compatibility with various server configurations while providing hot-swappable drive support and comprehensive management tools through LSI’s MegaRAID Storage Manager software.