Intel RAID Controller Storage Controller

The Intel RS3GC008 is a RAID controller card for administrators and power users who need to attach many drives while keeping transfer speeds high and management simple. Able to manage up to 244 SAS or SATA devices, it brings enterprise grade flexibility to entry level servers, storage enclosures, and workstation builds.

Eight external ports provide 12 Gb/s links that move data quickly during backups, large file transfers, and database operations. A PCIe x8 Gen3 interface connects the card to the host system, so the available bandwidth on the storage side is not held back once the data reaches the motherboard.

A dedicated LSI3008 processor offloads drive tasks from the host CPU and supports JBOD as well as RAID 0, 1, and 10. This design helps maintain system responsiveness during virtualization, media streaming, or transactional database workloads.

The controller follows the low profile MD2 specification, and Intel includes both full height and low profile brackets. As a result, installation is straightforward in rack mount servers, tower cases, or compact storage appliances.

Whether you are building a first storage shelf for a small business, expanding a branch office backup server, or setting up a lab that needs many drives for testing, the Intel RS3GC008 offers a practical balance of scalability and speed.

• Supports connection of up to 244 SAS or SATA drives
• Eight external ports deliver 12 Gb/s throughput per link
• PCIe x8 Gen3 interface moves data quickly between drives and host system
• Powered by an LSI3008 processor that manages RAID calculations efficiently
• Works in JBOD mode or RAID 0, 1, and 10 for flexible data protection
• Low profile MD2 form factor with interchangeable full and low profile brackets for easy installation