Intel RAID Controller

The Intel RS25FB044 is a RAID controller that brings dependable storage management to workstations, small business servers, and lab environments. It accepts both SAS and SATA drives and moves data at up to 6 Gb/s, so daily transfers, backups, and virtualization tasks stay responsive.

Four internal and four external ports give you room to expand. In total, the card can address as many as 256 devices, letting you start with a few drives and scale when projects grow. You can choose the protection level that fits your workload because the controller supports RAID 0 for pure speed, RAID 1 and 10 for mirroring, and RAID 1E when you want fault tolerance with efficient capacity use. A straightforward JBOD mode is also available for situations where you need every drive exposed to the operating system without redundancy.

The card installs in an available PCIe x8 Gen3 slot and uses the LSI2308 IO processor to deliver steady throughput across Windows, Linux, Nexenta, and VMware platforms. Both standard and low-profile brackets ship in the box, so the board fits full-height towers and compact rack-mount chassis. Keep in mind that SAS cables are sold separately, allowing you to select the exact cable length and connector style your build requires.

Whether you are setting up a new file server, adding storage to a development lab, or building a small virtualization cluster, the Intel RS25FB044 offers the flexibility and reliability you need without unnecessary complexity.

• Works with SAS and SATA drives at up to 6 Gb/s
• Four internal and four external ports accommodate up to 256 connected drives
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10, and JBOD configurations
• Installs in a PCIe x8 Gen3 slot and uses an LSI2308 IO processor
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, Nexenta, and VMware operating systems
• Ships with standard and low-profile brackets; SAS cables purchased separately