Cisco - FlexStorage -Storage controller (RAID) - 2 Channel - SAS 12Gb/s - 12GBps

With dual 12Gb/s SAS channels and a massive 2GB DDR3 cache, the Cisco UCSB-MRAID12G delivers up to 3GB/s aggregate throughput for demanding enterprise storage workloads. This low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, making it ideal for Cisco UCS servers requiring high-performance data protection.

Overview

The Cisco UCSB-MRAID12G is a 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller engineered for Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers. It features an LSI SAS3108 RAID-on-Chip processor, 2GB of DDR3 cache with flash-backed write cache protection, and two internal SFF-8643 connectors. The controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and SSDs, with scalability up to 256 devices using expanders. Advanced features include online capacity expansion, RAID level migration, patrol read, and consistency check.

What stands out

• High-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface with dual channels for maximum throughput
• 2GB DDR3 cache with flash-backed write cache (FBWC) for data integrity
• Supports a wide range of RAID levels including RAID 6 and 60 for enhanced fault tolerance
• Low-profile MD2 form factor fits space-constrained server chassis
• Compatible with Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi
• Advanced management features: online capacity expansion, RAID level migration, patrol read, and consistency check

Technical details

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbps per port
• Number of Channels: 2
• Internal Connectors: 2 x SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Cache Memory: 2GB DDR3 SDRAM with FBWC
• Processor: LSI SAS3108
• Supported Drive Types: SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs
• Max Internal Drives: Up to 256 (with expander)
• Form Factor: Low Profile MD2 PCIe Card

Our verdict

The Cisco UCSB-MRAID12G is a robust and reliable RAID solution for enterprise environments. Its combination of high throughput, large protected cache, and comprehensive RAID support ensures data availability and performance for mission-critical applications. A solid choice for Cisco UCS deployments.