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header-product Microchip Technology SmartRAID 3254-8i RAID controller PCI Express x8 24 Gbit/s

Microchip Technology SmartRAID 3254-8i RAID controller PCI Express x8 24 Gbit/s

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The Microchip Technology SmartRAID 3254-8i is a high-performance RAID controller featuring PCI Express x8 interface and a data transfer rate of 24 Gbit/s. It supports various RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, making it suitable for diverse storage needs. With 4096 MB of internal memory, it ensures efficient data management and reliability for Windows 10 operating systems.
Warranty: 2 Years
SKU: 7392272
Manufacturer: MICROCHIP
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Description

The Microchip Technology SmartRAID 3254-8i RAID controller is a high-performance tri-mode adapter (SAS/SATA/NVMe) designed for server OEMs, storage systems, data centers and enterprise environments. Built on Microchip's 5th generation SmartROC 3200 controller, the card provides a x8 PCIe Gen4 host interface and up to eight media-facing ports for internal connectivity. It supports native HBA modes, industry-standard management interfaces, and security features including a hardware root of trust and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management.

Advantages

The SmartRAID 3254-8i delivers increased throughput and reduced latency through DirectPath PCIe switching and Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for efficient aggregation of expander-attached SAS/SATA drives on 24G SAS infrastructure. Native HBA support offers the lowest latency for PCIe memory-based storage. The adapter also includes platform security aligned to Open Compute Security Project standards and compatibility with SED management, PLDM/Redfish device enablement, Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM) for simplified integration.

Suitable for

  • Enterprise servers and storage arrays requiring mixed SAS/SATA/NVMe support
  • Data centers needing high throughput and low-latency storage connectivity
  • System integrators implementing standard management interfaces (PLDM/Redfish, VPP, UBM)

Key specifications

  • Interface: PCI Express x8 Gen4 host interface
  • Media support: SAS, SATA, NVMe (tri-mode)
  • Controller family: Microchip SmartROC 3200 (5th generation)
  • Internal memory: 4096 MB (as provided in product data)
  • Data rate: up to 24 Gbit/s per SAS link (product data)
  • RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (product data)
  • Security: hardware root of trust, SED management support

How to use

Install the SmartRAID 3254-8i into a compatible PCIe x8 (or x16) slot on the server motherboard and connect internal media-facing ports to the system backplane or drive cages using appropriate SAS/SATA/NVMe cabling or backplane connectors. Configure the adapter in firmware/UEFI or via the vendor's management tools to select RAID or native HBA mode, set RAID level, initialize arrays and manage SED features as required. Use provided diagnostics and management utilities (for example Microchip ChipLink Diagnostic Tool and PLDM/Redfish-compatible interfaces) to verify signal integrity, monitor status and complete system integration tasks.

Usage recommendations

For best performance, use the SmartRAID 3254-8i with a PCIe Gen4-capable host platform and 24G SAS infrastructure. Choose native HBA mode for lowest-latency NVMe or memory-based PCIe storage, and use DCM when aggregating expander-attached SAS/SATA drives to maximize link efficiency.
All features
Internal memory: The amount of memory, usually measured in bytes (e.g. MB, GB), which is installed in the system's hardware.
4096 MB
Internal memory type: The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.
DDR4
Height: The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
64 mm
RAID levels: RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
60, 50, 10, 6, 5, 1
Data transfer rate: Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.
24 Gbit/s
Width: The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
167 mm
Host interface: Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
PCI Express x8
Memory clock speed: The frequency at which the memory (e.g. RAM) runs.
3200 MHz
Number of devices supported: The amount of devices that can be used with this product.
8
S.M.A.R.T. support:
Yes
PCI Express slots version:
4.0
Windows operating systems supported: Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Windows 10
Linux operating systems supported: 8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
SSD support: Solid-state drive (SSD), a type of memory, can be used with this product.
Yes
RAID Level Migration:
Yes
Online Capacity Expansion:
Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces:
Serial ATA III, SAS-4
Harmonized System (HS) code:
84733080

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