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Green circuit board with eight Mini-SAS SFF-8087 ports and PCIe 2.0 x8 edge connector

Thinkstar

Thinkstar 9240-8i 8-Port Sata SAS RAID Controller Card

SKU CH-M6JG-KK3CQ

Eight-port SATA and SAS RAID controller with PCIe 2.0 x8 interface supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 for servers and workstations

  • ColorGreen
  • 8 internal ports connect Sata and SAS drives
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 interface delivers high-speed throughput
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 protect data flexibly
  • Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors simplify cable routing
  • Low-profile bracket fits space-constrained chassis

8-Port SATA/SAS RAID Controller

The Thinkstar 9240-8i is an eight-port RAID controller card built on the Broadcom MegaRAID 9240-8i platform. It connects through a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and provides eight internal SATA and SAS ports operating at up to 6Gb/s each. The card uses Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for streamlined cabling inside servers or workstations. It is supplied in new condition.

Suited for RAID arrays on PCIe 2.0 platforms

This controller fits builders who need hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or 50 across eight SATA or SAS drives in a system with a free PCIe 2.0 x8 slot. The low-profile bracket helps it fit space-constrained chassis. Buyers whose platforms lack a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot, or who require more than eight ports, should consider other options.

PCIe 2.0 x8 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this card will work is the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. The host system must provide an available x8 slot that operates at the 2.0 generation. Without that slot the card cannot be installed, regardless of drive count or RAID level requirements.

Highlights

  • 8 internal ports connect Sata and SAS drives
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 interface delivers high-speed throughput
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 protect data flexibly
  • Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors simplify cable routing
  • Low-profile bracket fits space-constrained chassis

Specifications

BrandBroadcom
Model9240-8i
Part Number9240-8i
ColorGreen

Questions about this item

Will the PCIe 2.0 x8 interface on this 9240-8i card work properly in a motherboard that only has PCIe 1.0 slots?

The card uses a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface and will function in a PCIe 1.0 slot at the slower 1.0 speed, though the 6Gb/s port capability will be limited by the bus bandwidth.

How can I verify the MegaRAID 9240-8i is operating correctly after installing it in my server?

During POST the card initialises its BIOS where you can confirm the eight ports detect attached drives, then use the MegaRAID configuration utility to check RAID level status and drive health.

Does the box include the Mini-SAS SFF-8087 cables needed to connect drives to the eight ports?

The card provides two Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for the eight ports; cables are not included and must be purchased separately to match your drive backplane or breakout requirements.

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