Intel Integrated Server RAID Module

Overview

The Intel AXXRMS2AF040 is an integrated server RAID module designed to manage storage efficiently for small to medium-sized business environments. It supports up to 32 SAS or SATA drives and offers multiple RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50, providing a flexible balance between performance and data protection. With a data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s and an LSI2008 I/O processor, it ensures reliable and consistent RAID operations for your server setup.

Key features

• Supports a large number of drives, up to 32 SAS or SATA devices, allowing extensive storage configurations.
• Offers multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 10, 5, and 50) to tailor data protection and performance to your specific needs.
• 6 Gb/s data transfer rate enables smooth communication between drives and the server for efficient data handling.
• Powered by the LSI2008 I/O processor, which manages RAID tasks to maintain stable and dependable performance.
• Includes mounting standoffs and a quick start guide to simplify installation and setup in your server environment.
• Modular design with cables sold separately, allowing you to customize your cabling based on your existing infrastructure.
• RAID 5 support provides redundancy with parity calculations handled by the system, offering a cost-effective data protection solution.

Key specs

• Drive support: up to 32 SAS or SATA devices
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50
• Data transfer rate: 6 Gb/s
• Processor: LSI2008 I/O processor
• Interface: storage connector module
• Included accessories: mounting standoffs, quick start guide
• Cables: sold separately

Connectivity and compatibility

This RAID module connects through a dedicated storage connector module, supporting both SAS and SATA drives. Its compatibility with a wide range of drives makes it a versatile choice for various server configurations. The modular cabling approach allows you to select cables that fit your existing hardware setup, ensuring seamless integration.

Ideal uses and environments

The Intel AXXRMS2AF040 fits well in small to medium-sized IT environments where cost-effective and flexible storage management is essential. It is particularly suitable for businesses that need to protect critical data without investing in high-end hardware RAID controllers. The support for multiple RAID levels allows IT administrators to optimize storage for performance or redundancy based on workload demands.