The SAS2208D1-2-DB is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID-on-Chip (ROC) controller manufactured by LSI Computer Systems (now Broadcom). It is designed to provide high-performance data protection and storage management for server and storage systems.

Applications:

• Entry-level to mid-range servers
• Workstations
• Storage arrays
• RAID controllers

Features:

• 8-port 6Gb/s SAS interface
• RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
• x8 PCI Express 2.0 host interface
• LSI SAS2208 ROC controller
• 512MB DDRII Cache (depending on the specific card implementation)
• Supports SAS and SATA hard drives and SSDs

Benefits:

• Improved data protection with RAID functionality
• Increased storage performance
• Simplified storage management
• Reduced system downtime
• Scalable storage capacity

Additional Details:

The SAS2208D1-2-DB controller uses the LSI SAS2208 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) to offer a balance of performance, data protection, and cost. The PCI Express 2.0 host interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer between the controller and the host system. The controller supports a variety of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, allowing users to choose the optimal level of data protection and performance for their needs. It is commonly found on server RAID cards.