Intel RES2SV240 RAID Expander

For a low-cost value-added alternative to high port count RAID cards, select the Intel RAID Expander RES2SV240 to achieve excellent performance and higher returns on investment. As the perfect complement for Intel’s SAS-2 generation RAID cards, the RES2SV240 offers ultimate flexibility for architecting a high drive count (>8 drive) storage solution in any sized system.

The RES2SV240, powered by an LSISAS2x24 24-port SAS-2 expander, enables the connection of up to 24 directly attached SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) devices with transfers based on the speed of the host or target at either 6.0Gb/s 3.0Gb/s, or 1.5Gb/s. The RES2SV240 can be cascaded to accommodate as many drives as the associated SAS/RAID card allows with table routing for up to 1024 SAS connections. Furthermore, the RES2SV240 supports usability functions such as discovery and enclosure management.

All Intel RAID solutions are validated across multiple platforms with Intel boards, chassis, and systems.

LSI LSISAS2x24 SAS/SATA Expander to enable communication with 24-ports at 3 or 6Gb/s

Six SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for attaching up to 24 targets or initiators

Low Profile, MD2 depth for use in low profile slots and motherboards with add-in card depth constraints

PCIe x4 connector with power pins to mount and power from a PCIe slot (if desired)

RA 4 Pin power connector to power from a cable (if desired)

Mounting holes for attaching to a chassis or duct wall (if desired)

Six SAS cables with SFF8087 connectors at each end and designed to allow tight bend radii are included for ease of procurement and integration simplicity