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LSI

LSI 12G SAS/SATA HBA RAID Controller SAS 3008 8e

SKU CH-SQXG-DE71R

Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices through eight external 12G ports on a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface

  • Broadcom SAS 3008 controller delivers high-end server connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes provide 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA performance
  • Eight external 12Gb/s ports connect up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices
  • Two mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors support passive copper, active copper and optical cables
  • Compatible with SAS 9300-8E for flexible storage enclosure integration

External 12G SAS HBA for large enclosures

This controller adds eight external 12Gb/s SAS and SATA ports through two mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors. It is built around Broadcom's SAS 3008 chip and runs on a PCIe 3.0 x8 link at 8.0GT/s. The card targets administrators who need to attach high-density storage enclosures to a server or workstation.

Suits arrays needing many external drives

The eight lanes support up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices, making it a fit for backup targets, media archives or clustered storage pools that live outside the host chassis. Builders who only have internal drive bays or who require a different external connector type will not be able to use this card.

SAS 3008 with dual SFF-8644 ports

The single deciding specification is the combination of the SAS 3008 controller and the two SFF-8644 external ports delivering 12Gb/s per lane. Confirm that your enclosure cables and backplanes match this connector and signalling before purchase.

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Price $66.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What PCIe slot version and lane width does the controller require?

The card uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot running at 8.0 GT/s to deliver 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA performance.

Will the HBA work with 6 Gb/s SAS drives I already own?

Yes, the 12 Gb/s ports are backward compatible with 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SAS and SATA devices, so existing drives will operate at their native speed.

How can I confirm the controller is recognised and running at 12 Gb/s after installation?

Check the system BIOS or operating-system device list for the SAS 3008 controller and verify each attached drive reports a 12 Gb/s link rate.

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