Intel RMS3VC160 PCI-E Expansion Card

Intel RMS3VC160 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe RAID Controller Module

Category: Components
Subcategory: Connectivities

Unleash the full potential of your server´s storage infrastructure with the Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160. This high-performance PCIe expansion card is engineered to deliver enterprise-class data protection, exceptional speed, and seamless integration for demanding server environments. Designed as a dedicated storage connector module, it provides a powerful and reliable solution for managing complex storage arrays without occupying a standard PCIe slot, making it an ideal choice for space-conscious server builds. By leveraging a robust hardware RAID engine, this module offloads complex storage tasks from the server´s main CPU, ensuring system performance remains optimal even under heavy I/O loads.

The Intel RMS3VC160 is built for businesses that cannot afford downtime or data loss. It provides the critical link between your server and your storage, ensuring data integrity and high availability for mission-critical applications, virtualization platforms, and large-scale databases.

Key Benefits:

* Exceptional Performance: With a blistering data transfer speed of 12 Gbit/s per port, this RAID module dramatically reduces storage bottlenecks. It is perfectly suited for high-performance SAS drives, enabling rapid data access and transfer for I/O-intensive applications like data analytics, video streaming, and transaction processing.
* Robust Data Protection & Flexibility: Offering an extensive range of RAID levels (including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60), you can tailor your storage configuration to the perfect balance of performance, redundancy, and capacity. Safeguard your critical data against drive failure while optimizing your storage for specific workloads.
* Seamless Server Integration: As a dedicated Storage Connector Module, the RMS3VC160 connects directly to a specialized interface on compatible Intel Server Boards. This design frees up valuable standard PCIe slots for other expansion cards, allowing for greater system configuration flexibility and a cleaner, more efficient build.
* Broad System Compatibility: Deploy with confidence across a wide range of enterprise environments. This module features extensive driver support for major operating systems, including various versions of Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware, ensuring smooth integration into your existing IT infrastructure.

Main Features:

* Powered by the industry-proven LSI SAS3108 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor for superior RAID performance and reliability.
* Eight internal ports supporting both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA drives for maximum storage configuration flexibility.
* Features a dedicated x8 PCI Express 3.0 host interface for high-bandwidth connectivity to the server motherboard.
* Onboard high-speed DDR3 cache memory to accelerate read and write operations and boost overall storage responsiveness.
* Support for optional Intel RAID Maintenance-Free Backup or a traditional Battery Backup Unit (BBU) to protect cached data in the event of a sudden power loss.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Name: Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160
* Product Type: RAID Controller / PCIe Expansion Card
* Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
* Data Transfer Speed: 12 Gbit/s
* Supported Devices: SAS-3 and SATA-3 drives
* Internal Ports: 8
* RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
* RAID-on-Chip (ROC): LSI SAS3108
* Compatible Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Solaris, VMware

Upgrade your server with the Intel RMS3VC160, one of the most reliable expansion cards for enterprise storage. It provides the advanced features, powerful interface, and steadfast protection necessary to build a resilient and high-performance storage foundation for your business