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3ware

3ware 8006-2LP PCI SATA expansion card

SKU CH-R7HB-NGNBE MPN 8006-2LP

Adds two SATA 150 ports with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD via a 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slot

  • Interface typePCI
  • Internal connectors2 x SATA 150
  • Transfer speed1.5 Gbits/sec (150 MB)
  • Supported RAID modes0/1 JBOD
  • Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 2003/XP/2000, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, F
  • Product typeSATA
  • Adds two SATA 150 drives via PCI
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1 and JBOD supported
  • 5 Gbits/sec transfer rate per channel
  • On-board processor offloads RAID calculations
  • Fits low-profile slots at 7.2" x 2.5

Product identity

The 3ware 8006-2LP is a PCI SATA expansion card that adds two SATA 150 ports and hardware RAID 0, 1 or JBOD to a server or workstation. It targets IT professionals who need to attach a small number of SATA drives without moving to a newer bus standard. The card fits a standard low-profile slot and uses a 64-bit 66 MHz PCI interface with an on-board RISC processor and XOR engine.

Thermals and power

The controller draws modest power from the PCI slot and runs passively with no fan fitted, so it adds no audible noise to a rack or tower chassis. Heat output is low enough for typical server airflow without extra cooling measures. The 66 MHz PCI ASIC handles RAID calculations in hardware, keeping host CPU load negligible during normal operation.

Bundled value

The kit includes a low-profile bracket that lets the card install in 2U or slim enclosures where a full-height bracket would not fit. Driver support covers Windows 2000, XP and 2003 plus Red Hat, SuSE and FreeBSD, so the same card can be moved between legacy Windows and Linux hosts without hunting for extra software. StorSwitch switched architecture allows up to four cards in one system for straightforward capacity growth.

How it compares

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Price $95.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand name3ware
Model name8006-2LP
Product typeSATA
Performance
Transfer speed1.5 Gbits/sec (150 MB)
Storage
Supported RAID modes0/1 JBOD
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI
Internal connectors2 x SATA 150
Size & build
Product dimensions7.2 in × 2.5 in
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size254 × 254 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 2003/XP/2000, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, FreeBSD

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3ware 8006-2LP into a 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slot and which step is often missed?

Insert the card into a 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slot, connect up to two drives to the internal SATA 150 ports, then install the driver for Windows 2000, XP or 2003 or for Red Hat, SuSE or FreeBSD; the step often missed is loading the RAID driver before creating arrays.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3ware 8006-2LP need later?

The on-board RISC processor and XOR RAID engine have no user-serviceable parts; only the attached SATA drives may need replacement if they fail or exceed the supported 1 TB capacity limit.

What limit appears first when the 3ware 8006-2LP runs under sustained load?

The PCI 66 MHz bus and 1.5 Gbits/sec SATA 150 links cap sustained throughput at 150 MB per second per drive, so that bandwidth ceiling is reached before the processor or RAID engine becomes a bottleneck.

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