The LSI Logic SAS9200-8E is a high-performance RAID controller designed to support both SAS and SATA drives, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise environments. Featuring a PCI Express 2.0 interface, this controller offers robust data transfer rates and exceptional I/O performance. With support for up to 512 physical devices, it is well-suited for managing large storage systems. The flexible design includes two x4 external SFF8088 Mini-SAS connectors and comes with both full height and low profile brackets for versatile installation.
| High Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s per port for optimal performance |
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| Connectivity | Two x4 external SFF8088 Mini-SAS connectors |
| PCI Express Interface | x8, 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 for superior bandwidth |
| Power Efficiency | Maximum power usage of 9W |
| Device Compatibility | Connects to both SAS and SATA HDDs, SSDs, and tape drives |
| Device Support | Supports up to 512 physical devices |
| Performance Architecture | Fusion-MPT architecture for over 290,000 I/Os per second |
| Processor | PowerPC 440 @ 533MHz for effective data handling |
| Operating System Support | Compatible with Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant for environmental safety |
| SAS Bandwidths | Half Duplex - up to 2400MB/s; Full Duplex - up to 4800MB/s |
| Form Factor | MD2 low-profile form-factor |
| MTFB | Over 2,000,000 hours for reliability |