Datasheet

Low-Cost SAS/SATA PCI Express Adapters 3
Features LSI Host Bus Adapters Adaptec 2 Series LSI MegaRAID Entry Line
Hardware or Host-Based (Software) RAID Hardware RAID Hardware RAID Host-Based RAID
Technology SAS/SATA SAS/SATA SAS/SATA
RAID Integrated RAID Adaptec RAID MegaRAID
Form Factor Low-pro le MD2 Low-pro le MD2 Low-pro le MD2
JBOD Yes Yes No
RAID 0 Yes Yes Yes
RAID 1 Yes Yes Yes
RAID 1E Yes No No
RAID 10 No Yes Yes
RAID 5 No No Yes
Bootable Array Support Yes Yes No
Cache - 128 MB -
Host CPU Utilization Low Low Medium
Physical Device Support Up to 122 Up to 128 Up to 8
Supports SAS and SATA drives Yes Yes Yes
Hot Spare Support Yes Yes Yes
Hot Swap Capability Yes Yes Yes
Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Yes Yes Yes
Low Power Consumption Yes No Yes
Environmentally Friendly (less parts to
manufacture and ship)
Yes No Yes
24/7 Worldwide Customer Support Yes No Yes
Warranty 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years
8 Port Internal
MSRP
LSI SAS3081E-R
Single: $239; Kit: $349
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LSI MegaRAID SAS 8208ELP
Kit: $315
8 Port External
MSRP
LSI SAS3801E
Single: $365
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4 Port Internal / 4 Port External
MSRP
LSI SAS3442E-R
Single: $269; Kit: $385
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4 Port Internal
MSRP
LSI SAS3041E-R
Single: $175; Kit: $255
Adaptec RAID 2405
Single: $225; Kit: $250
LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP
Kit: $229
4 Port External
MSRP
LSI SAS3442E-R
Single: $269; Kit: $385
Adaptec RAID 2045
Single: $250
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Total Low-cost PCIe SAS/SATA options 732
Low-Cost SAS/SATA PCI Express Adapters