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Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8I SAS/SATA HBA card with two SFF-8643 ports

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8I SAS/SATA HBA 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 8-port

SKU CH-C9PR-2X084

Eight-port SAS and SATA host bus adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and SFF-8643 connectors

  • 12 Gb/s SAS throughput for high-speed storage connectivity
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface delivers ample bandwidth
  • Eight SAS ports support multiple drive configurations
  • Two SFF-8643 connectors simplify cable routing
  • Full-height plug-in card with low-profile bracket included

Host interface and controller

The Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8I is a 12Gb/s SAS HBA that installs in a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot. It provides eight SAS ports through two SFF-8643 connectors on a full-height plug-in card. The board is designed for PC platforms and carries RoHS and WEEE environmental certifications.

Replacing an older HBA

This card upgrades a system that currently uses a 6Gb/s SAS or SATA controller and needs the higher 12Gb/s link rate. The jump is worth it when the attached drives or enclosures support 12Gb/s SAS and the workload can saturate the faster interface. A low-profile bracket is included for 2U chassis installations.

Capacity and headroom

Eight ports allow direct connection of up to eight SAS or SATA drives or the use of expander backplanes for larger arrays. The 12Gb/s controller handles mixed SSD and HDD workloads with headroom for sequential and random I/O. Performance scales with the number of active drives until the PCI Express 3.0 x8 bus becomes the limiting factor.

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Price $295.99
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Brand nameLenovo

Questions about this item

What PCI Express slot width and height bracket does the ThinkSystem 430-8i need?

The card uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and ships with a low-profile bracket for 2U chassis.

Which cables connect to the two SFF-8643 connectors on the HBA?

Use Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) cables; each connector carries four SAS or SATA lanes for eight total ports.

How do I keep the controller firmware current after deployment?

Download Lenovo firmware updates for the 430-8i and apply them through the host OS or management console.

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