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Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I

Entry-Level SAS/SATA Controller Delivers Low Cost Hardware RAID

Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I

Key features

  • Two SFF8087 connectors for up to eight internal SAS/SATA ports
  • PCI Express* 2.0 x8 interface for fast communication with the server board
  • LSI* SAS1068E controller
  • Drive Fault and Individual Activities LED Connector Interfaces

Extra reliability and manageability

The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I is ideal for servers and workstations needing high-speed data transfer with the option for entry-level hardware RAID data protection. This RAID controller allows for point-to-point connections with a SAS universal interconnect interface allowing for 1.5 and 3Gb/s SATA hard disk drives along with logical SCSI compatibility for the extra reliability and manageability that SAS drives provide.

While other SAS controllers drive large RAID software stacks between the host CPU and controller, the SASUC8I utilizes the embedded CPU in the LSI SAS1068E ASIC to perform RAID 0, 1, and 1E/10E operations. By reducing RAID code overhead, the SASUC8I offers superior internal READ/WRITE performance.

Target applications

Entry

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* 8-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 SASUC8I information and resources

Product specifications and compatible products lists

Product order code

SASUC8I

Essentials

Board Form Factor

Low-Profile

Data Transfer Rate

3 Gb/s

Supported Devices

SAS/SATA

Supported Operating Systems Windows, Linux

Compatible Battery Backup Options

None

RAID Level Supported

0, 1, 1E

# of Ports Internal

8

# of Ports External

0

# of Devices Supported

244

Embedded Memory None

PCIe Host Interface

PCI Express 2.0 x8

I/O Processor Model

LSI1068

Connector Orientation Top
Extended Warranty Available for Purchase (Select Countries) Yes
Additional Features None
Included Items Raid Controller, Quick Start User Guide, 1 standard & 1 Low Profile bracket.
Compatible Products

Compatible Server/Workstation Board

Intel® Server Board S5520HC

Intel® Workstation Board S5520SC

Intel® Server Board S5500BC

Intel® Server Board S5500WB

Intel® Server Board S5500HCV

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC

Intel® Server Board S5500WB12V

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLX

Intel® Server Board S3420GPV

Intel® Server Board S3420GPRX

Intel® Server Board S5520HCT

Intel® Server Board S2400EP2

Intel® Server Board S2400EP4

Compatible System

Intel® Server System SR1630GP

Intel® Server System SR1630HGP

Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS

Intel® Server System SR1630BCR

Intel® Server System SC5650BCDPR

Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRPR

Intel® Server System SR1695GPRX1AC

Intel® Server System SR1695GPRX2AC

Intel® Server System SR1630GPRX

Intel® Server System SR1630HGPRX

Intel® Server System SR1690WBR

Compatible Spares, Accessories, and Services

Intel® RAID Extended Warranty