Intel® RAID for Intel® Xeon® E5 Server Boards


Unleash exceptional performance by combining Intel® RAID products with Intel® Xeon® E5 processor-based Server Boards and Systems. Accelerate applications, increase server availability and simplify data protection with this powerful combination.

6Gb/s SAS/SATA full hardware RAID Modules for select Intel Server Boards

These advanced RAID modules offer two 800MHz processor cores and up to 1GB DDR3 1333MHz cache memory for outstanding storage performance and scalability. They also feature excellent system design flexibility, secure data protection and improved serviceability. These modules are ideal for 1U and 2U systems with a unique Storage I/O Module connection to the motherboard that preserves an add-in card slot.

Optimized module design with a standard PCIe connector

Powered by LSI MegaRAID technology, these integrated RAID modules are more affordable yet offer the same feature-set as Intel's general purpose RAID cards. They include two 800MHz processor cores and up to 1GB DDR3 1033MHz cache memory for outstanding storage performance and scalability. They also offer full intelligent RAID features, SAS or SATA compatibilty and secure data protection. These modules have a standard x8 PCIe connector.

Low-cost SAS-2 with mirroring, stripping and JBOD for select Intel Server Boards and Systems

These modules deliver high-speed data transfer within a small hardware footprint and feature an ultra-thin driver for highly-scalable SAS or SATA storage. These modules are ideal for 1U and 2U systems with a unique Storage I/O Module connection to the motherboard that preserves an add-in card slot.

Low-cost SAS-2 with mirroring, stripping and JBOD for Intel Server Boards and Systems

These affordable RAID modules are an ideal solution for servers and workstations that need high-speed data transfer within a small hardware footprint. They deliver high-throughput for internal storage applications, SAS or SATA compatibility and secure data protection with an ultra-thin driver. These modules have a standard x8 PCIe connector.

Narrow 36 or 24 point expander board for systems with more than eight drives

As an affordable alternative to high port count RAID cards, this narrow 36 or 24 port RAID expander board offers substantial flexibility for architecting storage solutions with a high drive count of more than eight drives. It features high performance transfer rates up to 6Gb/s per port, compatibility with SAS-2 RAID products, inside-the-box- design flexibility and excellent quality and support.

Broad portfolio to customize a perfect solution

Intel's RAID portfolio also includes a wide variety of standard add-in controllers and accessories including cache backup units, cables and converter boards. Plus, you can further enhance storage applications and deliver a higher ROI for your server boards and systems with Intel Premium Features for RAID solutions including SSD Cache with Fast Path I/O, Drive Encryption Management and Rapid Recovery Snapshot.