Intel RSP3MD088F RAID controller PCI Express x8 3.0

Tri-mode Intel® RAID Controllers bring PCIe NVMe to Hardware RAID
The Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F is designed for use in content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT. Its standard, low-profile MD2 form factor is designed for use in both Intel and third-party server products. It supports RAID levels 0/1/10/5/50/6/60 and optional maintenance-free cache backup with 4 GB DDR4. With eight internal and eight external ports, the Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA connections to expanders and external JBODs for highly customized hybrid configurations. The Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F provides performance and scalability, with high uptime for mass storage, with maximum reliability for high-intensity workloads.

Key Features
- Supports RAID levels 0/1/1/0/5/50/6/60
- Supports NVMe over PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s SAS over PCIe 3.0, and 6Gb/s SATA
- Utilizes Avago SAS3516 ROC I/O processor
- 4 GB 2133 MT/s DDR4 cache memory
- Two internal mini-SAS-HD (SFF8643) connectors
- SuperCapacitor kit enables maintenance-free cache backup, reducing maintenance costs due to regular battery replacement
- Optional: Self-encrypting drive support enables hardware disk encryption services on capable drives
- Three year standard warranty (AWR optional)

Target Applications
Content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, enterprise IT, and general purpose workloads.