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Green low-profile PCIe card with two side-mounted Mini-SAS connectors and a heatsink

LSI

LSI MegaRAID SAS 9271-8i 8Port 6Gb/s PCIe 3.0 1GB DDR3

SKU CH-CYBA-NA8KA

Eight-port 6Gb/s SAS and SATA RAID controller with 1GB DDR3 cache on PCIe 3.0 x8 for up to 128 drives

  • Eight internal ports connect up to 128 drives
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus delivers high throughput
  • 800 MHz PowerPC processor handles heavy I/O
  • Optional CacheVault flash module protects cached data
  • CacheCade Pro 2.0 software accelerates HDD arrays with SSD cache

Eight-Port 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller

The LSI MegaRAID SAS 9271-8i is a PCI Express 3.0 x8 RAID controller card with eight internal SATA and SAS ports delivered through two Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors. It includes 1GB of DDR3 cache memory and an 800MHz processor to manage up to 128 drives in internal storage arrays. The low-profile form factor fits standard server chassis.

Suited for database and media workloads

This card targets servers needing hardware RAID for SAS or SATA hard drives and SSDs where sustained throughput and high IOP performance matter. CacheVault flash backup and CacheCade Pro 2.0 SSD read-write caching are supported as optional upgrades. Builders who require external drive connectivity or more than eight internal ports should consider a different controller.

PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface

The controller connects through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which determines whether it fits the target server motherboard. Compatibility with the PCIe 3.0 specification enables proven interoperability with current server platforms. Verify the slot type and available lanes before purchase.

Highlights

  • Eight internal ports connect up to 128 drives
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus delivers high throughput
  • 800 MHz PowerPC processor handles heavy I/O
  • Optional CacheVault flash module protects cached data
  • CacheCade Pro 2.0 software accelerates HDD arrays with SSD cache

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does my server need a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot for the LSI MegaRAID 9271-8i?

Yes, the controller is PCI-Express 3.0 x8 compliant and requires a matching slot on the motherboard or riser card.

Can I connect my existing 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives to the two Mini-SAS SFF8087 ports on this card?

The two internal Mini-SAS SFF8087 connectors support up to 128 SAS and/or SATA devices, so current 6 Gb/s drives will attach directly.

How do I verify the 800 MHz PowerPC processor and 1 GB DDR3 cache are active after installation?

The MegaRAID management software reports the 800 MHz processor and 1 GB DDR3 cache status, confirming the controller is operating as designed.

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