IBM Lenovo ThinkSystem 930-16i Ελεγκτής RAID SAS/SATA - PCIe 3.0 x8 - 2GB Cache

The IBM Lenovo ThinkSystem 930-16i is a high-performance storage controller (RAID) designed for enterprise servers. It provides reliable data protection and accelerated storage performance for up to 16 internal SAS or SATA drives. With a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface and 12 Gb/s data transfer rate, this plug-in card ensures fast and efficient data handling.

Advantages

Equipped with 2 GB DDR4 flash-backed cache and a Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 3516 chipset, the 930-16i delivers robust RAID capabilities including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. The flash-backed cache with SuperCap provides data protection during power loss. Its low-profile form factor fits standard PCIe slots, making it ideal for space-constrained environments.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring high-density internal storage
• Data centers needing reliable RAID protection
• Applications demanding high-speed SAS/SATA connectivity

Key specifications

• Device Type: Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card
• Host Bus Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/s SAS / 6 Gb/s SATA
• Internal Ports: 16 x SAS/SATA via 4 x SFF-8643 connectors
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Cache Memory: 2 GB DDR4 (flash-backed)
• Processor: Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 3516
• Form Factor: Low Profile
• Supported Drives: Hard drives and SSDs
• Management: UEFI, StorCLI, LSI Storage Authority

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with enterprise-grade SAS SSDs or HDDs. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. Compatible with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.