Promise FastTrak TX8668 - 8x External SAS/SATA 3Gb/s - PCIe RAID Controller (0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD)

The Promise FastTrak TX8668 is a high-performance RAID controller designed for external storage connectivity. Featuring eight external SAS/SATA 3Gb/s ports via two SFF-8088 connectors, it provides reliable data protection and flexible storage expansion for workstations and servers. Supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD, this PCI Express x4 card delivers enhanced data security and performance for demanding applications.

Advantages

With support for up to eight drives, hot-swap capability, and online capacity expansion (OCE) and RAID level migration (RLM), the FastTrak TX8668 offers seamless scalability and minimal downtime. Its x4 lane PCI Express interface ensures high bandwidth for data-intensive tasks.

Suitable for

• Small to medium business servers requiring external RAID storage
• Video editing and content creation workstations needing high-speed external storage
• Backup and archival systems with hot-swappable drives

Key specifications

• Controller Type: RAID Controller
• Host Interface: PCI Express x4
• External Ports: 8 x SAS/SATA 3Gb/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 3 Gb/s per port
• Supported RAID Levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, JBOD
• Supported Drive Interfaces: SAS, SATA
• Connector Type: 2 x SFF-8088 (External Mini-SAS)
• Max Number of Drives: 8
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Online Capacity Expansion (OCE): Yes
• Online RAID Level Migration (RLM): Yes
• Operating System Support: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Form Factor: Standard PCIe Card
• Compliance: RoHS Compliant
• Management Utility: Promise WebPAM Pro

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use enterprise-grade SAS or SATA drives. Ensure your system has an available PCI Express x4 or higher slot. The controller is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.