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Intel RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I PCI-Express Interface 128MB M2D Lp
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Intel RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I PCI-Express Interface 128MB M2D Lp

Bottom line: The Intel RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I PCI-Express Interface 128MB M2D Lp is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Intel's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I PCI-Express Interface 128MB M2D Lp using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Intel's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • This RAID controller has four internal SAS/SATA ports and uses a x8 or wider PCI Express* server board slot.1.2 Operating System Support Supports SAS/SATA devices at speeds up to 300 MB/second per port Supports the SATA II protocol over SAS transp
  • Contains four internal SAS/SATA ports Supports up to 8 SAS/SATA II devices via expanders Supports up to 64 virtual disks Supports up to 8 arrays Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 Hardware exclusive OR (XOR) assistance
  • Online capacity expansion Online RAID level migration Physical drive roaming RAID controller migration Fast virtual drive initialization Hot-spare drive configuration, both private and global
  • SATA drive hot-plug Staggered spin-up Native command queuing Support for SMART* Auto rebuild Variable data stripe size configured per virtual drive
  • 128 MB of ECC DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM integrated on the controller Read and write cache policy SES2 intelligent enclosure support PCI hot-plug support Background media test (patrol read) Background data integrity test

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Model NumberSRCSASLS4I
Mfr Part NumberSRCSASLS4I
Number of Items1
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x8, SAS
Global Trade Identification Number00675900950436, 00735858201353

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