The ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i family is a 12 Gb SAS/SATA internal RAID adapter that offers a cost-effective RAID solution for small to medium business customers. The 730-8i is available either as a 1GB cache adapter without flash backup, or a 2GB cache adapter with flash backup. The adapters support RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50 (the 2GB adapter also supports 6 and 60), and include an extensive list of RAS and management features.
Memory
| Cache Memory | 2 GB |
Physical Characteristics
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
Technical Information
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| RAID Levels | 0 |
| 1 | |
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 50 | |
| 6 | |
| JBOD | |
| 60 | |
| Controller Type | 12Gb/s SAS |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
Miscellaneous
| Platform Supported | Linux |
| PC |
Interfaces/Ports
| Total Number of SAS Ports | 8 |
| Number of SAS Ports (Internal) | 8 |
| SAS Connector Details | 2 x SFF-8643 |
General Information
| Product Type | SAS Controller |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4Y37A09722 |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo Group Limited |
| Product Model | 730-8i |
| Product Name | ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter |
| Brand Name | Lenovo |