Broadcom SAS 9207-4i4e
Satisfy internal storage needs while providing a growth path to external storage

Overview:

LSI SAS 9207-4i4e host bus adapter provides a high performance solution for internal and external storage connections in 1U/2U servers and workstations. The LSI SAS 9207-4i4e provides 8 lanes of 6Gb/s SAS and is matched with 8 lanes of PCI Express 3.0, 8Gb/s performance to eliminate any performance bottlenecks. Performance is based on the LSISAS2308 6Gb/s SAS IO Controller that highly integrates the latest enhancements in PCI Express and SAS technology.

The LSI SAS 9207-4i4e has one (x4) internal mini-SAS connector (SFF8087), one (x4) external mini- SAS connector (SFF8088), and provides SAS and SATA data transfer rates of 1.5, 3, and 6Gb/s per lane and can achieve over 650K IOPs.

SAS Leadership

LSI offers the broadest SAS product portfolio in the industry with true end-to-end solutions including controllers, expanders, active-active multiplexers, ROCs, host bus adapters, RAID solutions, and external storage. LSI’s proven SAS core has completed extensive stress and interoperability testing resulting in the industry’s most robust, interoperable solution.

LSI has supplied leading edge serial technology to systems throughout the world for over seven generations, making LSI the most experienced enabler of serial interconnect for storage in the world. Integrators can be assured that their LSI adapter is providing the most advanced and robust serial technology available.

Fusion-MPT™ Architecture

The LSI SAS host bus adapters are based on the Fusion MPT™ architected SAS controllers, which implements LSI’s Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture. Each controller features embedded PowerPC™ processors that deliver maximum host CPU offload. The built-in intelligence enables LSI to publish a single binary OS driver to operate any Fusion MPT controller or adapter. The architecture enables high performance, reduced software development, and faster time to market.