The Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter is a powerful and reliable RAID controller designed for ThinkSystem servers, offering high performance and advanced data protection features. It is ideal for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases and analytics.
Main features:
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Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 - enables fast and stable connections.
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Bandwidth: 12 Gb/s for SAS, 6 Gb/s for SATA - ensures high data transfer speeds.
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Internal connections: 8 (SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD) - allows connection of multiple devices.
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Supported protocols: SAS, SATA - wide compatibility with different drives.
RAID Functionality:
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Supported modes: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 - provides flexibility in storage configurations.
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Cache: 2 GB DDR4 with CacheVault - improves performance and ensures data security.
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Global Hot Spare: Dynamic allocation of spare disks for increased reliability.
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Advanced data protection: Error Recovery, integrity checking and automatic data reconstruction.
Connectivity and management:
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Maximum number of devices: Up to 240 devices per RAID controller.
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Governance: Lenovo XClarity Controller for centralised diagnostics, monitoring and upgrades.
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Supported discs: SSD, HDD (SAS, SATA) - compatible with different storage technologies.
Physical properties and consumption:
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Size: Half length, full height (FHHL).
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Energy consumption: Low consumption with optimised cooling.
The Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i is a powerful and flexible solution for businesses that need a robust RAID controller with advanced data management features and high performance.