Applications

Applications like high performance computing (HPC), media streaming or archiving need scalability and flexible connectivity options with RAID data protection. The MegaRAID® SAS 9280-16i4e 6Gb/s SATA and SAS RAID controller card has both internal and external SAS and SATA ports for high-density and high-capacity environments. Optional software allows additional performance and data protection features.

Specifications

Model 9280-16i4e
RAID-on-Chip Controller LSISAS2108 RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
Cache Protection LSIiBBU07 or LSIiBBU08, optional intelligent battery backup modules that directly or remotely connect to the adapter
RAID Management Software MegaRAID Management Suite
MegaRAID Storage Manager
MegaCLI (command-line interface)
Physical Dimensions Half-Length, Full Height (6.6″ x 4.376″)
Cache Memory 512MB 800MHz DDR II SDRAM
Host Bus Type x8 lane PCI Express® 2.0
Internal Ports 16
External Ports 4
Data Transfer Rates Up to 6Gb/s per port
Devices Supported Up to 240 SATA and/or SAS devices
Internal Connectors 4 Mini-SAS SFF8087
External Connectors 1 Mini-SAS SFF8088
MTBF 919,964 hours
Operating Temperature Maximum ambient: 60°C (44.5°C with optional LSIiBBU07 or LSIiBBU08)
Operating Voltage +3.3V
Operating Systems Extensive support includes Microsoft® Windows® Vista/2008/Server 2003/2000/XP, Linux®, Solaris™ (x86), Netware®, FreeBSD®, VMware® and more.
Regulatory Certifications EN55022, EN55024, EN60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3; FCC Class A, Class B; UL1950; UL; CSA C22.2; VCCI; RRL for MIC; BSMI; C-tick