

Tri-mode IntelŪ RAID Controllers bring PCIe NVMe to Hardware RAID
The IntelŪ RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F is designed for use in content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT. Its standard, low-profile MD2 form factor is designed for use in both Intel and third-party server products. It supports RAID levels 0/1/10/5/50/6/60 and optional maintenance-free cache backup with 4 GB DDR4. With eight internal and eight external ports, the IntelŪ RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA connections to expanders and external JBODs for highly customized hybrid configurations. The IntelŪ RAID Adapter RSP3MD088F provides performance and scalability, with high uptime for mass storage, with maximum reliability for high-intensity workloads.
Key Features
- Supports RAID levels 0/1/1/0/5/50/6/60
- Supports NVMe over PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s SAS over PCIe 3.0, and 6Gb/s SATA
- Utilizes Avago SAS3516 ROC I/O processor
- 4 GB 2133 MT/s DDR4 cache memory
- Two internal mini-SAS-HD (SFF8643) connectors
- SuperCapacitor kit enables maintenance-free cache backup, reducing maintenance costs due to regular battery replacement
- Optional: Self-encrypting drive support enables hardware disk encryption services on capable drives
- Three year standard warranty (AWR optional)
Target Applications
Content and web hosting appliances, security appliances, financial institutions, cloud service providers, enterprise IT, and general purpose workloads.
| Supported storage drive interfaces | PCI Express 3.0, SAS, Serial ATA, Serial ATA III |
| Host interface | PCI Express x8 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Card form factor | Half-height (low-profile) |
| Internal mini-SAS ports | 2 |
| External mini-SAS ports | 2 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD |
| Internal memory | 4096 MB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4 |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz |
| Chipset | SAS3516 |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| Number of devices supported | 255 |
| Online Capacity Expansion | Yes |
| RAID ARK ID | 99496 |
| Compatible battery backup options | AXXRMFBU7 |
| Form factor | Low-Profile MD2 PCIe AIC |
| Packaging content | (1) Intel RAID Adapter, (1) low-profile mounting bracket |
| Product type | 16 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows, VMWare, Linux (SLES, RHEL), Solaris, FreeBSD |
| Other features | Support for optional Maintenance Free Backup Unit and Premium Feature upgrade keys. |
| Status | Launched |
| Internal ports | 8 |

