LSI 9380 MegaRAID MR SAS 9380-8e (LSI00438) PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile SAS RAID Controller Card–Avago Technologies

The LSI 9380 MegaRAID MR SAS 9380-8e is a high-performance external SAS RAID controller designed for enterprise storage environments requiring robust data protection and scalability. This PCI-Express 3.0 x8 low-profile card delivers exceptional throughput with dual-port external SAS connectivity, supporting up to 1024 devices through cascaded expanders. Key features include advanced RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60), hardware-based XOR acceleration, and 1GB DDR3 cache with optional battery backup for enhanced data integrity. The controller offers enterprise-grade reliability with features like patrol read, background initialization, and comprehensive error recovery. Its low-profile form factor ensures compatibility with space-constrained servers while maintaining full performance capabilities. The 9380-8e excels in external storage expansion scenarios, making it ideal for data centers requiring flexible, high-capacity storage solutions with enterprise-level data protection and performance optimization.