LSI Logic LSI00202 512MB PCIe SAS SATA MegaRAID Controller
The LSI Logic LSI00202 MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i is a high-performance 8-port PCIe RAID controller engineered for enterprise storage environments requiring reliable data protection and accelerated I/O performance. This 512MB cache SAS/SATA controller delivers 6Gbps throughput per port, making it ideal for mission-critical servers, data centers, and virtualization platforms that demand maximum uptime and storage efficiency.
Whether you're managing RAID arrays for database servers, backup infrastructure, or high-availability clusters, the LSI00202 provides enterprise-grade redundancy, hot-swap drive support, and advanced RAID configurations to protect your most valuable data assets.
Key Features
- 8-port SAS/SATA RAID controller with 6Gbps per-port bandwidth
- 512MB onboard cache for improved I/O performance and write acceleration
- PCIe interface for seamless integration into modern server architectures
- Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations
- Hot-swap drive capability for zero-downtime maintenance
- Advanced battery-backed cache protection for data integrity
- Supports both SAS and SATA drives in mixed environments
- Enterprise-class reliability with redundancy and failover support
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
STRATEGIC SOURCING / LSI Logic |
| Part Number |
LSI00202 |
| Alternate Part Number |
9260-8i |
| Product Type |
8-Port PCIe SAS/SATA RAID Controller |
| Cache Memory |
512MB |
| Interface |
PCIe |
| Port Count |
8 Ports |
| Data Rate |
6Gbps per port |
| Drive Support |
SAS and SATA |
| RAID Levels |
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LSI00202 RAID controller used for?
The LSI Logic LSI00202 is a professional-grade RAID controller designed for enterprise servers and data centers. It manages multiple SAS and SATA drives, providing data redundancy, fault tolerance, and improved storage performance through intelligent caching and RAID array management.
How much cache does the LSI00202 have?
The LSI00202 features 512MB of onboard cache, which accelerates read operations and buffers write operations for improved overall storage subsystem performance in high-demand environments.
Can the LSI00202 support both SAS and SATA drives?
Yes, the LSI00202 SAS/SATA controller supports mixed drive environments, allowing you to combine SAS and SATA drives within the same RAID array for flexible storage configurations and cost optimization.
What RAID levels does the MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i support?
The LSI00202 supports comprehensive RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, enabling you to choose the optimal balance between performance, capacity, and data protection for your specific workload requirements.
