Chenyang CY LSIMegaRAID SAS LSI 9260-8i (LSI00198) — 8-port 6Gb/s RAID Controller, 512MB 800MHz DDRII Cache, SFF-8087, PCIe 2.0 x8 (RAID 0,1,5,6; 10/50/60)

Compact overview: Chenyang CY’s LSIMegaRAID SAS LSI 9260-8i (LSI00198) is an 8-port hardware RAID controller offering 6Gb/s per port, a 512MB 800MHz DDRII cache, and a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface for high-throughput storage environments. Core features: - Eight internal 6Gb/s SATA+SAS ports - Two Mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087) - LSI SAS 2108 6Gb/s RAID-on-Chip with 800MHz PowerPC - 512MB 800MHz DDRII cache memory - Optional battery backup module - Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5 and 6; RAID spans 10, 50 and 60 Performance and benefits: - 6Gb/s SAS throughput enables higher RAID performance for demanding workloads - PCI Express 2.0 x8 signaling provides increased bandwidth for data-intensive applications - Compatible with both 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SATA and SAS hard drives for flexible storage choices - Includes SafeStore Encryption Services for enhanced data protection Typical use cases: - Video-on-Demand, video surveillance, and professional video creation/editing - Medical imaging and high-performance computing - Digital content archiving, virtual tape libraries (VTL), and storage appliances - File, web, and database server deployments This controller is suited for systems requiring reliable, high-performance RAID management with enterprise-grade features and optional battery-backed protection.