Broadcom LSI 9271‑8iCC PCIe3.0 MegaRAID RAID Controller (With CacheVault, SSD Optimized, Flashable IT HBA)

Basic Parameter Table

Core Product Features

1. Top-tier enterprise PCIe3.0 RAID controller with LSISAS2208 chipset, integrated CacheVault flash backup module to permanently store unwritten cache data during sudden power loss, eliminating transaction data corruption for database & all-flash storage. Bundled exclusive SSD-optimized management software to lift random IOPS performance of SSD RAID arrays.
2. Dual SFF-8087 internal connectors support up to 8 SATA/SAS/SSD drives inside server chassis; PCIe3.0 x8 high-speed bus delivers superior multi-disk array throughput versus PCIe2.0 generation cards.
3. Dual flexible deployment modes:
   • IR RAID Mode: Full hardware RAID acceleration with cache + power-loss protection + SSD tuning, designed for financial transaction systems, database servers, all-flash enterprise storage with strict data security demands.
   • IT Pass-through Mode (firmware reflash required): Disable native RAID logic, OS fully controls each disk independently for ZFS RAID-Z, unRAID, FreeNAS high-end all-flash NAS.
4. Fanless passive white fin heatsink, stable 24/7 uninterrupted operation for rack enterprise storage servers; full-height & low-profile mounting brackets included.
5. Internal drive hot-swap supported after IT firmware flash, all storage devices directly exposed to host operating system.
6. Flagship premium all-flash optimized model of SAS2208 series, the top choice for mission-critical commercial storage and ultra-high performance all-SSD DIY NAS after IT flashing.

Application Scenarios

1. Native IR RAID deployment: Database servers, financial transaction storage, enterprise all-flash core arrays requiring power-failure cache protection and SSD performance optimization.
2. IT-flashed HBA deployment: High-end 8-bay all-SSD ZFS TrueNAS media storage, virtualization mission-critical storage backend, enterprise-grade mass all-flash home lab storage servers.