Intel RS3UC080 Hardware User Guide - Page 15

1 Overview The Intel® PCI Express® (PCIe®)-to-Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller, referred to as the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller, provides high-performance internal storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller provides eight lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8GT/s performance. The low-profile design of the SAS controller includes a full-height bracket and low-profile mounting bracket that create a universal fit for any server. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is based on the Fusion-MPT™-architected LSI* SAS 3008 controller that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 technology and 12Gb/s SAS technology. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller has onboard Flash memory for the firmware, and BIOS and NVSRAM for RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10/1E). Intel® RAID Controller RS3UC080 User Guide 1