Intel SRCSATAWB -8-Channel Serial ATA RAID Controller, RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50 & 60 - PCI-Ex4

Enhanced Data Protection with RAID-On-Chip Technology and RAID 6 for Entry-Level Applications

The Intel RAID Controller SRCSATAWB is one in a family of Intel first- generation RAID solutions to use RAID-On-Chip (ROC) technology, delivering state-of-the-art power and performance. Designed for solutions using low cost, high capacity SATA hard drives, the SRCSATAWB offers features typically found in higher-end RAID solutions, such as RAID 6 and expander-based backplane support.

Through the use of double parity, RAID 6 delivers data protection even in the case of two simultaneous hard drive failures - a scenario far too common during the stressing of SATA hard disk drives. The SRCSATAWB is built on SAS technology, so it is compatible with the same software stack as Intel's SAS ROC-based solutions. The SRCSATAWB also supports drive bays with expander-based backplanes and up to 16 hot-swap drives.

Key advantages
Enhanced data protection	Supports data redundancy using SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1, 5, and 6) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50, and 60).
Powerful and cost effective	Includes the same ROC technology and Intel RAID software as higher price cards, with features optimized for budget friendly entry-level SATA solutions.
Excellent availability	Delivers proactive drive monitoring and automatic error correction. An optional battery backup maintains data without the need for an uninterruptible power supply.
Support for expander-based backplanes	With a SAS-derivative design, the SRCSATAWB allows for hot-swap SATA drives with active backplanes and up to 16 hard disk drives.
Increased IT productivity	Includes a suite of tools that are common across multiple Intel RAID solutions for easy installation and advanced management.

Technical specifications
RAID levels and spans	RAID Levels 0, 1, 5 and 6 RAID Spans 10, 50, 60
Fault tolerant features	Online capacity expansion Hot spare support Enclosure management S.M.A.R.T. support
Intel RAID software	Intel RAID BIOS Console Intel RAID Web Console 2 Intel RAID Flash Utilities
I/O processor	LSI Logic* 1078 SAS ROC at 500 MHz and dual- independent DMA controllers
Drive type	3 Gb/s SATA drives
Maximum drives	Up to 16 devices supported
Connectors	Two SAS SFF8087 Mini-SAS 4i internal connectors
Cache memory	Embedded 128 MB ECC DDR2, 40b wide
PCI interface	PCI Express* x4
BBU support	AXXRSBBU4
Form factor	Low profile, extended half-length (7.75" x 2.525")
Data transfer rates	Up to 3 GB/s per port
Operating temperature	Minimum Ambient 0C; Maximum ambient: 50C (10C to 40C w/iBBU)
Operating voltage	+3.3V
Battery backup unit	Intel Smart Battery AXXRSBBU4