Supermicro AOM-S3224-L 24-Port SAS 12Gb/s RAID Controller with 4GB Cache PCIe 3.0 x8

Overview
The Supermicro AOM-S3224-L is a high-performance 24-port SAS 12Gb/s RAID controller designed for demanding data-intensive environments. Built on a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, it delivers fast, reliable connectivity for a wide range of storage devices while leveraging a 4GB DDR3 cache to accelerate read/write operations and improve overall system efficiency.

Key Features

• 24 SAS ports supporting 12Gb/s per lane for high throughput
• PCIe 3.0 x8 bus interface ensures low latency and maximum bandwidth
• 4GB DDR3 cache reduces I/O bottlenecks and enhances performance under heavy workloads
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection
• Advanced error detection and correction with end-to-end data integrity
• Compatible with both SAS and SATA drives, enabling mixed-drive configurations
• Hot-swap capable for uninterrupted maintenance and upgrades

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: AOM-S3224-L
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 (Gen3)
• Cache: 4GB DDR3
• Port Count: 24 SAS ports (12Gb/s)
• Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, SSD, HDD
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
• Power Consumption: Approx 45W typical

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers requiring high-speed storage connectivity
• Database platforms that demand low latency and high I/O rates
• Virtualization hosts with multiple virtual machines accessing shared storage
• Backup and archival systems where data integrity and redundancy are critical
• High-performance computing clusters that need fast access to large data sets

By integrating the Supermicro AOM-S3224-L into your infrastructure, you gain a scalable, reliable storage solution that maximizes performance while protecting valuable data across a variety of mission-critical workloads.