LSI MEGARAID SAS 9260-8i

Next-Generation SATA+SAS RAID
MegaRAID SATA+SAS controllers provide a new level of reliability, availability, and performance
to businesses that are facing storage challenges driven by unprecedented data growth. With data
transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port, the MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i and 9260DE-8i bring users new
features and improved performance, while continuing to support all the features of the previous
3Gb/s SATA+SAS generation. These two MegaRAID value line controllers, ideal for inside-the-box
connectivity, employ the latest in RAID-on-Chip technology, comply with the PCI Express 2.0
specification, and provide additional data security using SafeStore encryption services.
6Gb/s SAS Performance Advantage
6Gb/s SAS is designed for backward compatibility with 3Gb/s SAS as well as with 6Gb/s and
3Gb/s SATA hard drives. Regardless of the drive speed, 6Gb/s MegaRAID controllers will deliver
significant performance improvements in both read and write applications as compared to their
3Gb/s predecessors. Other new features of the 6Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS controllers include
greater signal integrity using Decision Feedback Equalization, support for more sophisticated SAS
topologies using Expander Self-discovery/ Self-configuration, and additional safeguards to enhance
data protection.
SafeStore Encryption Services
Avago is pleased to introduce SafeStore encryption services, which offer instant secure erase and
local key management*
for self-encrypting drives (SEDs). This technology represents a significant
step forward in securing a drive’s data from any unauthorized access or modification resulting
from theft, loss, or repurposing of drives. Instant secure erase permanently removes data when
repurposing or decommissioning SEDs. SafeStore local key management provides the necessary
management and protection of SEDs using a simple pass phrase, security key identifier, and
security key file, which can be set and applied to all SEDs assigned to a MegaRAID controller. This
removes the complexity of managing each SED’s unique encryption key, and essentially relieves the
administrator from most of the daily tasks of securing data.
Intuitive RAID Management Utility
The MegaRAID Management Suite™ provides the essential software tools to efficiently manage
MegaRAID products, whether deployed in an enterprise or small business. Avago offers a collection
of applications and tools including a pre-boot setup utility and a full spectrum of online RAID
management utilities. This suite of applications allow administrators to adjust SAS topology views
from the system host, controller and disk enclosure down to the logical and physical drive level.
Extending to enterprise deployments, these tools scale to easily configure, monitor and manage
RAID volumes locally or over the LAN network.