Grafenthal PMC CTR RAID 12G SAS/SATA PCI-E 3.0 x8 2GB Cache

The Grafenthal PMC CTR RAID Controller is a high-performance hardware RAID solution designed for enterprise servers and workstations. It provides reliable data protection and accelerated storage performance for SAS and SATA drives.

Advantages

Hardware RAID offloads processing from the host CPU, ensuring consistent performance. With 2GB DDR3 cache and support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, it offers flexibility for both speed and redundancy. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface delivers high bandwidth for demanding applications.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring robust RAID functionality
• Workstations with high-speed storage needs
• Data centers seeking reliable data protection

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Drive Interface: SAS 12Gbps, SATA 6Gbps
• Cache Memory: 2GB DDR3
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Internal Connectors: 2 x SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD)
• Form Factor: Standard Height PCIe Card
• Controller Chipset: PMC (Broadcom/LSI based)
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi
• Management: Web-based GUI, CLI

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with enterprise-grade SAS SSDs or HDDs. Optional Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is recommended for cache protection during power loss.