Tri-mode Intel® RAID Controllers bring PCIe NVMe to Hardware RAID The Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F is designed for use in content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT. Its standard, low-profile MD2 form factor is designed for use in both Intel and third-party server products. It supports RAID levels 0/1/10/5/50/6/60 and optional maintenance-free cache backup with 4 GB DDR4. With eight internal and eight external ports, the Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA connections to expanders and external JBODs for highly customized hybrid configurations. The Intel® RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F provides performance and scalability, with high uptime for mass storage, with maximum reliability for high-intensity workloads.
Key Features - Supports RAID levels 0/1/1/0/5/50/6/60 - Supports NVMe over PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s SAS over PCIe 3.0, and 6Gb/s SATA - Utilizes Avago SAS3516 ROC I/O processor - 4 GB 2133 MT/s DDR4 cache memory - Two internal mini-SAS-HD (SFF8643) connectors - SuperCapacitor kit enables maintenance-free cache backup, reducing maintenance costs due to regular battery replacement - Optional: Self-encrypting drive support enables hardware disk encryption services on capable drives - Three year standard warranty (AWR optional)
Target Applications Content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, enterprise IT, and general purpose workloads.
Specification:
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
PCI Express, SAS, Serial ATA |
| Host interface |
PCI Express x8 |
| PCI Express slots version |
3.0 |
| PCI Card form factor |
Half-height (low-profile) |
| Internal mini-SAS ports |
4 |
| Performance |
|---|
| RAID ARK ID |
99500 |
| RAID levels |
0,1,10,5,50,6,60 |
| Internal memory |
4096 MB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR4 |
| Chipset |
SAS3516 |
| Memory clock speed |
2133 MHz |
| S.M.A.R.T. support |
Yes |
| Online Capacity Expansion |
Yes |
| Number of devices supported |
240 |
| Form factor |
Low-Profile MD2 PCIe AIC |
| Compatible battery backup options |
AXXRMFBU7 |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
8471801000 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) |
4A994B |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) |
NA |
| JBOD function |
Yes |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor model |
LSISAS3516 |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Design |
|---|
| Form factor |
Low-Profile MD2 PCIe AIC |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Product type |
RAID |
| Processor model |
LSISAS3516 |
| Status |
Launched |
| RAID keying |
PCIe x8 |
| RAID connector orientation |
Vertical |
| PCI Express host interface |
PCIe x8 Gen3 |
| Market segment |
Server |
| Launch date |
Q3'17 |
| Last change |
63903513 |
| Target market |
Full-featured |
| Last order date |
2019-08-03 05:00:37 |
| Extended warranty available for purchase (select countries) |
Yes |
| Expected discontinuance date |
Q2'23 |
| Packaging content |
(1) Intel RAID Adapter, (1) low-profile mounting bracket |
| System requirements |
|---|
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Compatible operating systems |
Windows, Linux, VMWare |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Packaging content |
(1) Intel RAID Adapter, (1) low-profile mounting bracket |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Packaging content |
(1) Intel RAID Adapter, (1) low-profile mounting bracket |
| Logistics data |
|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
8471801000 |
| Other features |
|---|
| RAID ARK ID |
99500 |
| PCI Card form factor |
Half-height (low-profile) |
| Compatible operating systems |
Windows, Linux, VMWare |
| Supported devices |
PCIe/SAS/SATA |
| Other features |
Support for optional Maintenance Free Backup Unit and Premium Feature upgrade keys. |
| Internal ports |
16 |
| Market segment |
Server |
| Additional features |
Support for optional Maintenance Free Backup Unit and Premium Feature upgrade keys. |
| Product series |
Intel® RAID Controllers |
