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RS2WC040
Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC Family
RS2WC040
Key features
- x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board
- LSI* SAS2008 IOC controller providing 2.0 compliance including 6Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives
RS2WC040
- One SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for up to four internal ports
- One internal cable with SFF8087 connector that expands to four individual connectors
RAID on chip for superior performance
The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC040 includes features such LSIs SAS2008 6Gb/s I/O Controller (IOC) and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture to deliver essential performance for 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions. The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC040 allows businesses using workstations and entry-level servers to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than enterprise-class RAID adapters.
Key advantages
Exceptional data protection
Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring and parity (RAID levels 1, 5) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50).
Essential performance without relying on system resources
LSI* SAS2008 IOC technology with hardware RAID capability and an x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 host interface enhances the performance of server and workstation applications.
Inside-the-box design flexibility
With a true MD2 form factor; this adapter is ideal for low-profile height and half-length adapter slots. Eight internal 6Gb/s SAS ports allow connection to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s high-performance SAS drives, high-capacity SATA drives or a combination of both.
Enhanced entry-level availability
The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC Family design is based on LSI MegaRAID Entry* technology which offers the same robustness and many of the same features as trusted LSI MegaRAID technology*. Configuration options are simplified for entry-level usage models.
Seamless migration to more fully featured RAID
The Intel RAID Controller RS2WC Family shares common drivers with enterprise-class Intel RAID products which allows for simple migration to more full-featured RAID-on-Chip (ROC)-based products should system requirements change.
Specifications
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Status
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Launched |
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Expected Discontinuance
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Q4'12 |
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Description
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Entry-level 6G SAS RAID controller with 4 internal ports for SAS/SATA drives. Retail SKU includes cable. |
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Target Market
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Entry |
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Board Form Factor
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Low-Profile MD2 |
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Data Transfer Rate
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6 Gb/s |
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Supported Devices
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SAS/SATA Devices |
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RAID Level Supported
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0,1,10,5, 50 |
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# of Ports Internal
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4 |
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# of Ports External
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0 |
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# of Devices Supported
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16 |
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PCIe Host Interface
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PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
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IO Processor Model
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LSI2008 |
