The four-port MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP, based  on first-to-market SAS IC technology and proven MegaRAID technology, provides a low-cost RAID 5 solution for mid- to low-end PCI-Express server and workstation environments where high perforamnce and reliable data protection are required.  With support for both SAS and SATA II drives, customers can now configure custom systems employing a SAS/SATA adapter with low-cost SATA drives and/or high-performance SAS drives.

Features

• 3Gb/s 4-port SAS/SATA RAID Adapter
• One SAS SFF 8087 x4 internal connector
• Standard Low Profile (6.6” X 2.536”)
• PCI-Express x4 host interface
• Connect up to 4 intermixed SAS and SATA II devices within the same array
• Bootable RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
• Hot spare
  Hot device insertion/removal support
  Auto configuration
  Auto resume during array rebuild
  RAID support before operating system loaded
  >2TB logical drive support
  Enhanced fault tolerance capabilities
  Fast initialization for array setup
  Enhanced read performance for mirroring (RAID 1)
  Comprehensive management and configuration utilities

Benefits

• Support for SAS and SATA II drives
• Built on proven MegaRAID stack
• Migration path to full-featured MegaRAID SAS solutions
• RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 support
• Cost effective RAID implementation
• Advanced RAID management suite

Products and Ordering Part Numbers

• LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP KIT
  • Individually packaged box with LSI 8204ELP HBA, CD containing drivers, 1x SFF-8087 to (4) 7pin Fanout cable, low-profile bracket, and quick installation guide
  • Part Number: LSI00132

• LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP BULK
  • Bulk pack LSI 8204ELP card only.