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LSI

LSI 12G SAS/SATA HBA RAID Controller SAS 3008 8e

SKU CH-SQXG-DE71R

Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices through eight external 12G ports on a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface

  • Broadcom SAS 3008 controller delivers high-end server connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes provide 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA performance
  • Eight external 12Gb/s ports connect up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices
  • Two mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors support passive copper, active copper and optical cables
  • Compatible with SAS 9300-8E for flexible storage enclosure integration

External 12G SAS HBA for large enclosures

This controller adds eight external 12Gb/s SAS and SATA ports through two mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors. It is built around Broadcom's SAS 3008 chip and runs on a PCIe 3.0 x8 link at 8.0GT/s. The card targets administrators who need to attach high-density storage enclosures to a server or workstation.

Suits arrays needing many external drives

The eight lanes support up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices, making it a fit for backup targets, media archives or clustered storage pools that live outside the host chassis. Builders who only have internal drive bays or who require a different external connector type will not be able to use this card.

SAS 3008 with dual SFF-8644 ports

The single deciding specification is the combination of the SAS 3008 controller and the two SFF-8644 external ports delivering 12Gb/s per lane. Confirm that your enclosure cables and backplanes match this connector and signalling before purchase.

Highlights

  • Broadcom SAS 3008 controller delivers high-end server connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes provide 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA performance
  • Eight external 12Gb/s ports connect up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices
  • Two mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors support passive copper, active copper and optical cables
  • Compatible with SAS 9300-8E for flexible storage enclosure integration

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot version and lane width does the controller require?

The card uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot running at 8.0 GT/s to deliver 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA performance.

Will the HBA work with 6 Gb/s SAS drives I already own?

Yes, the 12 Gb/s ports are backward compatible with 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SAS and SATA devices, so existing drives will operate at their native speed.

How can I confirm the controller is recognised and running at 12 Gb/s after installation?

Check the system BIOS or operating-system device list for the SAS 3008 controller and verify each attached drive reports a 12 Gb/s link rate.

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