RAID Controller Fujitsu PY-SC3MA2 PCI Express x8 12 Gbit/s Low Profile

The Fujitsu PY-SC3MA2 PCI Express x8 RAID controller is a low profile MD2 card designed to manage and accelerate storage arrays using SAS and SATA III drives. Supporting data transfer rates up to 12 Gbit/s, this controller provides hardware-level RAID capabilities with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. The card connects via a PCI Express x8 host interface and is intended for integration in systems requiring compact, efficient storage management.

Advantages

The PY-SC3MA2 integrates hardware RAID functions into a compact low profile form factor, enabling high-throughput data paths for compatible SAS and SATA III drives. By supporting multiple common RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10), it offers flexibility for balancing performance, redundancy, and capacity. The 12 Gbit/s transfer rate and PCI Express x8 host interface provide a solid foundation for server and workstation storage configurations where space and interface bandwidth are important.

Suitable for

• Server and workstation systems requiring a low profile RAID controller
• Storage arrays using SAS and SATA III drives
• Environments needing RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 for performance or redundancy
• Compact chassis or blade systems where MD2 low profile cards are required

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCI Express x8
• Supported drive interfaces: SAS and SATA III
• Maximum data transfer rate: 12 Gbit/s
• Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
• Form factor: Low profile (MD2)

How to use

Install the PY-SC3MA2 into an available PCI Express x8 slot on a compatible motherboard following standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Connect supported SAS or SATA III drives to the controller using appropriate cabling or backplane connections. Configure RAID arrays through the controller's BIOS/firmware configuration utility or vendor-supplied management software according to storage and redundancy requirements. Ensure firmware and driver packages from the system or Fujitsu support channels are applied for compatibility and stability.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, verify compatibility of connected drives and the host system's PCI Express x8 slot, keep firmware and drivers up to date, and follow standard backup and maintenance practices before creating or modifying RAID arrays.