LSI Logic 9286-8E Mega Raid 8 Port PCI-Express Raid Controller

Megaraid 9286-8E 8-Port SAS Controller

The LSI Logic 9286-8E is a highly efficient 8-port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID controller designed to deliver outstanding data performance. Featuring PCI-Express 3.0 interface and robust caching, this controller is ideal for systems that demand reliability and speed. Whether you're working with SAS or SATA devices, the 9286-8E offers comprehensive RAID support and exceptional backup solutions.

Key Features

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8 for fast data throughput.
• Data Transfer Rate: 768 Mbps per port, ensuring rapid data access and performance.
• Supported Interfaces: Compatible with both SAS and Serial ATA/600, offering versatile connectivity options.
• RAID Levels: Supports multiple RAID configurations, including 0, 1, 10, 50, 60, 5, and 6, catering to various storage needs.
• Battery Backup: Includes a battery backup unit for reliable data protection during power outages.
• Memory: Equipped with 1GB DDR3 SDRAM for efficient data handling and processing.
• Ports: Two SFF-8087 6Gb/s SAS mini-SAS internal ports for easy connectivity.
• Form Factor: Low-profile plug-in card that fits into most server configurations.

Performance & Speed

Designed for high-demand environments, the 9286-8E ensures rapid data transfer with its advanced PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. Capable of handling a large number of devices with high-speed data throughput, this controller is perfect for applications requiring robust storage solutions.

RAID Configurations

• RAID 0: Stripe data for high performance without redundancy.
• RAID 1: Mirrored data for redundancy and data protection.
• RAID 5: Provides a good balance of performance, storage capacity, and data redundancy.
• RAID 10: Combines RAID 1 and RAID 0 for improved performance with redundancy.
• RAID 50: Combines RAID 5 and RAID 0 for a performance-boosting solution with data protection.
• RAID 60: Combines RAID 6 and RAID 0, ideal for large-scale, high-performance environments.
• RAID 6: Similar to RAID 5 but with an additional layer of data protection through dual parity.

Compatibility & Design

This low-profile RAID controller card is designed for compact systems where space is limited, ensuring an easy fit into most server setups. It works seamlessly with a variety of operating systems and is compatible with both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility for diverse storage configurations.

Physical Specifications

• Height: 2.5 inches, perfect for low-profile server slots.
• Width: 6.6 inches, ensuring compatibility with standard server chassis.
• Form Factor: Low-profile plug-in card ideal for space-constrained setups.

Data Backup & Reliability

Equipped with an advanced battery backup unit, the LSI Logic 9286-8E guarantees data protection during unexpected power failures, ensuring your data remains secure even in the most critical situations.

Port: 8

High Scalability and Flexibility

The LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller is equipped with an impressive 8 ports, offering users high scalability and flexibility in their storage solutions. With this many ports, users can connect multiple storage devices simultaneously, allowing for a more efficient and streamlined data management process.

Increased Storage Capacity

The 8 ports provided by the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller enable users to connect a larger number of storage drives to their system. This increased storage capacity is particularly beneficial for businesses or individuals working with large amounts of data, such as media files, databases, or virtualization environments. Having more ports means the ability to store and access a greater volume of data, ensuring that users have ample space to accommodate their growing storage needs.

Enhanced Data Transfer Speeds

Each port on the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller supports high-speed data transfer rates, ensuring rapid and efficient data transmission between the controller and connected drives. This is crucial for users who require quick access to their data or engage in bandwidth-intensive activities such as video editing or database management. The 8 ports collectively provide a significant boost in overall data transfer speeds, enhancing productivity and reducing potential bottlenecks.

Improved Redundancy and Fault Tolerance

The LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller's 8 ports allow for the implementation of various RAID configurations that provide redundancy and fault tolerance. Users can distribute data across multiple drives using RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5, offering protection against drive failures and minimizing the risk of data loss. With 8 ports at their disposal, users can create more complex RAID configurations that suit their specific requirements while ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Flexibility in Storage Expansion

The 8 ports on the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller enable users to easily expand their storage capacity as their needs evolve. The controller supports a wide range of storage devices, including SAS, SATA, and SSD drives. Users can mix and match different drive types to achieve the desired balance between performance, capacity, and cost. This flexibility allows users to tailor their storage solutions to meet their unique demands, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

Interface: PCI-Express

High Bandwidth and Low Latency

The LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller utilizes a PCI-Express interface, offering users high bandwidth and low latency for efficient data transfer. The PCI-Express interface provides a direct connection between the controller and the system's motherboard, bypassing potential bottlenecks associated with other interfaces such as PCI or SATA. This ensures that data can flow at maximum speeds, minimizing delays and improving overall system responsiveness.

Seamless Integration with Modern Systems

The PCI-Express interface is widely adopted in modern computer systems, making the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller compatible with a broad range of hardware configurations. Whether it's a server, workstation, or high-end desktop PC, users can easily integrate the controller into their existing systems without compatibility concerns. This seamless integration simplifies the installation process and allows users to quickly leverage the benefits of the controller's advanced features.

Future-Proof Investment

By utilizing the PCI-Express interface, the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller ensures compatibility with future hardware advancements. As technology progresses and newer generations of PCI-Express are introduced, users can confidently upgrade their systems without worrying about compatibility issues with their existing RAID controller. This future-proof design makes the controller a long-term investment, providing users with the flexibility to adapt to evolving technology trends without the need for frequent hardware replacements.

Support for Multiple Controllers

The PCI-Express interface allows users to install multiple LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controllers in a single system, providing even greater storage capacity and performance. By leveraging multiple controllers, users can effectively scale their storage solutions to meet the demands of high-performance applications or large-scale data centers. This flexibility is especially valuable for businesses or professionals working with mission-critical data that requires redundant storage configurations or extensive storage expansion capabilities.

Speed: 6GB

Blazing-Fast Data Transfer Rates

The LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller boasts an impressive data transfer rate of 6GB per second, ensuring lightning-fast performance for demanding applications and data-intensive tasks. This high speed allows for seamless handling of large files, reducing waiting times and significantly improving productivity. Whether it's transferring large video files, processing complex algorithms, or accessing databases, the 6GB speed offered by the controller guarantees an exceptional level of performance.

Accelerated Workflows and Reduced Downtime

The 6GB speed provided by the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller enables users to process and access data at unparalleled speeds, resulting in accelerated workflows and reduced downtime. Tasks that would typically take hours can now be completed in a fraction of the time, increasing overall productivity and efficiency. Additionally, faster data transfer rates minimize system idle time, ensuring that critical applications or processes are not hindered by data bottlenecks.

Improved RAID Rebuild Times

In the event of a drive failure within a RAID array, the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller's 6GB speed significantly reduces the time required to rebuild the array. With a faster data transfer rate, the controller can quickly restore data redundancy by redistributing data across the remaining drives. This minimizes the vulnerability window during which data is at risk and allows users to resume normal operations swiftly. The reduced RAID rebuild times offered by the controller's 6GB speed enhance data protection and ensure minimal disruptions in critical environments.

Optimized Storage Performance

The 6GB speed of the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller optimizes storage performance by eliminating potential bottlenecks and maximizing data throughput. Whether it's reading or writing data, the controller's high-speed interface ensures that storage devices can operate at their full potential, delivering superior performance across a wide range of applications. This is particularly beneficial for users working with I/O-intensive tasks, such as virtualization or database management, where efficient data access is crucial for maintaining optimal system responsiveness.

Future-Ready for Emerging Technologies

The 6GB speed of the LSI Logic 9286-8E Raid Controller positions users for seamless integration with emerging storage technologies that leverage higher data transfer rates. As storage devices continue to evolve and offer faster speeds, users can rest assured that their controller is capable of fully harnessing the potential of these new technologies. This future-ready feature ensures that users can take advantage of advancements in storage technology without being limited by their RAID controller's capabilities.