Key features
- Embedded 256 MB 800 MHz cache (ECC DDR2 memory) to efficiently store data in transition
- Speaker to deliver audible alerts
- Two SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for up to eight internal ports
- x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board
- LSI SAS2108 ROC controller for outstanding performance
- Two internal cables with SFF8087 connectors that expand to four individual SATA style connectors
Target applications
Scalable Performance
Cost effective high performance
The Intel® RAID Controller RT3WB080 is an intelligent RAID solution that uses RAID-On-Chip (ROC) technology delivering cost-effective, state-of-the-art performance and data protection for high capacity SATA drive based systems. The RT3WB080 includes LSI’s SAS2108 6 Gb/s ROC silicon, a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture and other powerful features such as RAID 6 and advanced RAID management. Compatible with SAS expanders with support for up to 16 physical devices.
Key advantages
Powerful performance and economy |
Includes LSI* SAS2108 ROC technology, x8 PCI Express Generation 2 host interface, and 256 MB of 800 MHz cache for excellent performance for budget sensitive mainstream SATA-based storage solutions. |
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Exceptional data protection |
Supports data redundancy using SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1, 5, and 6) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50, and 60). |
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Inside-the-box design flexibility |
True MD2 form factor for low-profile height and half length adapter slots. Eight internal 6 Gb/s ports allow connection to 6 Gb/s or 3 Gb/s high-performance SATA. |
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Outstanding availability |
Delivers proactive drive monitoring and automatic error correction. An optional battery backup maintains the integrity of data in transit to drives in the event of a power interruption. |
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Optional premium feature support |
Includes a connector for optional hardware-based keys that easily plug in to unlock advanced software algorithms designed to improve performance and enhance data protection. |
Intel® RAID Controller RT3WB080 information and resources
Product specifications and compatible products lists
| Product order code | RT3WB080 |
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| Essentials | |
| Board Form Factor | MD2 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gb/s |
| Supported Devices | SATA |
| Compatible Battery Backup Options | AXXRSBBU7 or AXXRSBBU8 |
| RAID Level Supported | RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| # of Ports Internal | 8 |
| # of Ports External | 0 |
| # of Devices Supported | 32 |
| Embedded Memory | 256MB |
| PCIe Host Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| IO Processor Model | LSI2108 |
| Compatible Products | |
| Compatible Server/Workstation Board | Intel® Workstation Board S5520SC |
| Compatible System | Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS |
| Compatible RAID | |
| Compatible Spares, Accessories, and Services | Intel® RAID Extended Warranty |
