Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter

If you’re setting up a Lenovo ThinkSystem server and need a simple way to manage storage, this RAID adapter does the job well. It supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5, giving you a few different ways to protect your data depending on what you need. It connects through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and uses Mini SAS HD connectors to handle SAS at 12Gb/s or SATA at 6Gbps. It doesn’t use cache, which keeps the setup straightforward and budget-friendly for small to medium setups. It works with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows Server, several Linux versions, and VMware, so you won’t run into compatibility issues.

Highlights

• PCIe 3.0 x8 slot for high-speed connection
• Supports RAID 0 1 10 and 5
• Mini SAS HD 36-pin SFF-8643 connector
• Works with SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gbps drives
• Compatible with Windows Server Linux and VMware
• Cacheless design for lower cost and simpler setup
• 12GB/s data transfer rate
• Compact 2.5 inch by 6.6 inch size
• Includes adapter and documentation
• One-year warranty included