Storage Solutions Product Guide August 2011
LSI™ Storage Solutions Table of Contents Introduction to LSI..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 3 MegaRAID® SATA+SAS............................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction to LSI™ As the world’s No. 1 provider of RAID controllers in the channel, our commitment to channel partners starts at the top, reaches throughout the company and is backed by the industry’s most complete selection of SATA and SAS RAID controllers and host bus adapters (HBAs) and SAS system building blocks. We’re providing our partners with a powerful performance advantage and focused innovations that address their customers’ evolving storage requirements in an ultra-competitive industry.
MegaRAID® SATA+SAS As storage demands continue to grow, the cost, performance, security and energy efficiency of your storage components are even more important. With every MegaRAID product, LSI delivers value in our four cornerstones of leadership: Features and Usability, Data Protection and Availability, Performance, and Green. LSI offers a complete selection of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SATA+SAS MegaRAID controller cards for direct attached storage (DAS) connectivity.
MegaRAID SATA+SAS Feature Line Providing the ultimate in performance and scalability, the MegaRAID SATA+SAS feature line offers 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s transfer rates, external connectivity, and maximum device support for external SATA and SAS enclosures.
MegaRAID SATA+SAS Value Line The MegaRAID SATA+SAS value line offers a mix of value and performance for internal SATA and SAS systems. These products feature 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s transfer rates, internal connectivity and support for both SATA and SAS drives.
MegaRAID SATA+SAS Entry Line LSI MegaRAID® SATA+SAS entry controller cards allow small to medium business owners and gaming enthusiasts to enjoy the latest RAID technology at affordable prices with low power consumption. This product line delivers trusted MegaRAID reliability with minimal maintenance effort. MegaRAID entry controller cards offer users a straight-forward solution that includes essential RAID levels and uncomplicated configuration options.
Advanced Software Options LSI advanced software options, combined with industry-leading MegaRAID® controller cards, enable end users to address key business challenges while helping to deliver a higher return on their IT investment. These new offerings are designed to enhance performance and provide advanced data management and protection for whitebox channel customers employing 6Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS controllers. Product Name Description MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.
3ware® SATA+SAS High Performance SATA+SAS RAID Controllers 3ware builds on an established SATA leadership with the 3ware SAS 9750 and 9690SA controller cards, featuring high-performance RAID. 3ware pioneered the way for SATA and now capitalizes on time-proven serial storage expertise to take users from SCSI to SAS in sequential I/O intensive and multi-stream environments.
3ware 9750 SATA+SAS Product Line LSI™ 3ware 6Gb/s SATA+SAS RAID controller cards provide a new level of reliability, availability, and performance to businesses that are facing storage challenges, particularly in sequential I/O intensive and multi-stream environments. These 3ware controllers employ the latest in RAID-on-Chip technology and provides a higher standard of data protection and performance through advanced processes.
3ware 9650SE Product Line 3ware’s 9650SE SATA II hardware RAID controllers deliver industry-leading RAID performance, robust fault tolerance, and multi-terabyte capacities. A PCI Express host interface, Multi-lane™ connectivity, StorSwitch architecture, and sophisticated SATA II features drive this unrivaled performance.
Host Bus Adapter SATA+SAS External and Combo Product Line LSI SATA+SAS External and Combo HBAs deliver superior performance and external connectivity that satisfies both SAS and SATA requirements. Providing extreme scalability, these adapters support a high number of physical devices and are optimal for large-capacity server storage for RAID and non-RAID enclosures. LSI SAS HBAs are able to connect to SATA and SAS hard disk drives, allowing for tiered storage that optimizes costs and performance.
Host Bus Adapter SATA+SAS Internal Product Line LSI SATA+SAS Internal Connectivity HBAs provide a high-performance, low-cost solution that satisfies both SAS and SATA requirements. Optimal for servers and workstations needing ultra high-speed data transfers, these adapters deliver high-throughput and maximum air-flow for internal storage needs.
SAS Switch The innovative 16 port SAS 2.1 SAS Switch is a 1⁄2 wide, 1U high unit that has an optional rack mounting tray for dual switch requirements and support for Active SAS cables, which can extend the reach for two of the 24Gb/s ports (4 lanes each) to 20 meters. Embedded in the switch is a powerful management tool that enables full T-10 compliant zoning to individual SAS devices.
Solid State Storage Advances in flash memory technology are increasing the range of storage system solutions available to meet the expanding challenges of today’s market. In applications where high transaction rates are required, but where size, heat and total cost of ownership are equally compelling factors, LSI technology has taken a leadership position. Placing flash memory in HDD form factors can remove the latency of traditional rotating memory as well as reducing power and size requirements.
Cables and Connectors SFF-8087 to SFF-8482 (Forward SAS breakout cable w/ drive power connectors) SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 (Multi-lane external SAS) SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 (Multi-lane internal) SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 (Right angle cable) SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 (Mulit-lane internal cable with sideband) Cables P/Ns CBL-SFF8088SAS-10M (1.0 m) CBL-SFF8088SAS-20M (2.0 m) CBL-SFF8088ASAS-100M (10m, Active)* CBL-SFF8088ASAS-200M (20m, Active)* CBL-SAS8087OCF-06M (0.6 m) CBL-SFF8087-05M (0.5 m) CBL-SFF8087-06M (0.
MegaRAID Battery Back-up Units LSI offers a family of MegaRAID battery backup units (BBUs) and for use with our high-performance MegaRAID controller cards. The battery backup units protect the integrity of the cached data by providing power if there is a server failure or complete AC power failure.
3ware Battery Back-up Units 3ware’s combination of powerful reliability enhancements and BBUs help maximize data protection without sacrificing performance.
Committed to fulfilling all of your storage needs, LSI provides you with tools and resources to support you and your customers. Where to Buy Sales Contacts lsi.com/channel/wheretobuy North American Headquarters Milpitas, CA T: +1.866.574.5741 (within U.S.) T: + 1.610.712.4323 (outside U.S.) Support Contacts (800) 633-4545 or 00-800-5745-6442 lsi.com/channel/channeldownloads LSI Europe Ltd. European Headquarters United Kingdom T: [+44] 1344.413200 Become a Reseller Partner lsi.
