Lenovo 01KN505 530-8i 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller F

Lenovo 01KN505 530-8i 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller F
Lenovo 01KN505 530-8i 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller F
The Lenovo 530-8i 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller (model 01KN505) delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for demanding storage environments. Designed for servers and high-density workstations, this RAID controller suppor... Read More
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$125.95
  • In Stock: 1
  • Manufacturer: Lenovo
  • Model or Part: 01KN505
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Lenovo 530-8i 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller (model 01KN505) delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for demanding storage environments. Designed for servers and high-density workstations, this RAID controller supports both SATA and SAS drives, providing flexible, high-speed connectivity and robust data protection for critical applications.

Key Features

  • Eight external ports supporting SATA and SAS devices for maximum scalability
  • 12Gb/s per port bandwidth ensures fast data transfer and low latency
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers high throughput and efficient CPU utilization
  • Advanced RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for data redundancy and performance optimization
  • Integrated hardware-based data encryption (AES-256) to secure sensitive information
  • Cache memory with battery-backed write cache (BBWC) for data integrity during power loss
  • Comprehensive management tools, including Lenovo XClarity Controller and CLI utilities
  • Hot-swap capability for uninterrupted drive replacement and maintenance

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 01KN505
  • Form Factor: PCIe x8, full-height, full-length card
  • Interface: PCI Express 3.0
  • Port Count: 8 external SATA/SAS ports
  • Supported Drive Types: SATA (3.0Gb/s, 6.0Gb/s), SAS (12Gb/s)
  • Maximum Supported Drives: Up to 128 drives via expanders
  • RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Cache: 1GB DDR3 DDR3L cache with optional BBWC
  • Encryption: AES-256 hardware encryption
  • Operating System Compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
  • Power Consumption: Approx. 12W (typical)

Applications

  • Enterprise data centers requiring high-performance storage arrays
  • Virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V that need fast, reliable disk I/O
  • Database servers (SQL, Oracle, MySQL) where low latency and data protection are critical
  • Backup and archival solutions that benefit from RAID redundancy and encryption
  • High-performance computing (HPC) clusters that demand rapid data access across multiple drives
  • Video editing and media production workstations that handle large file transfers

With its blend of speed, scalability, and advanced data protection, the Lenovo 530-8i RAID controller is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance storage performance while safeguarding critical information.