Supermicro AOC-S3908L-H8IR-16DD Add-on Card SAS3908L 8-Port 12Gb/s PCIe 4.0 x8 RAID Controller

The Supermicro AOC-S3908L-H8IR-16DD is a high-performance SAS/SATA RAID add-on card designed for enterprise storage environments. Featuring the Broadcom SAS3908L controller, it delivers exceptional data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s per port, ensuring rapid access to critical data. With 8 internal ports via 2 x SFF-8643 connectors, this low-profile MD2 card supports up to 240 SAS or SATA devices, making it ideal for expanding storage capacity in servers and workstations.

Advantages

This controller offers a perfect balance of performance and reliability. Its PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for demanding applications, while support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50 ensures data protection and flexibility. JBOD mode is also supported for non-RAID configurations. The card is RoHS compliant and operates within a wide temperature range of 0°C to 55°C, making it suitable for various environments.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring high-density storage
• Data centers needing reliable RAID solutions
• Workstations with demanding I/O workloads
• Storage expansion in Supermicro and compatible systems

Key specifications

• Controller Chipset: Broadcom SAS3908L
• Host Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x8
• Internal Ports: 8 (2 x SFF-8643)
• Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50
• JBOD Support: Yes
• Form Factor: Low-profile MD2
• Max Devices: Up to 240 SAS/SATA
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Compliance: RoHS

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this controller with high-speed SAS SSDs or HDDs. Ensure your system has a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot available. Compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, and Solaris operating systems.