RAID-controller Lenovo 930-8i, 2 GB flash-cache, 12 Gbit/s SAS

The Lenovo RAID 930-8i, 2 GB flash cache, 12 Gbps SAS is a hardware RAID controller intended to accelerate server storage and provide data protection for enterprise and data-center environments. This PCIe card manages RAID arrays and supports 12 Gbps SAS connections, using 2 GB of flash-backed cache to reduce write latency and improve rebuild performance. The controller is designed to work with server-class drives and simplify drive management, monitoring, and array reconstruction.

Advantages

The controller integrates 2 GB of flash-backed cache to preserve write data during power loss and to improve sustained write performance. Support for 12 Gbps SAS enables compatibility with modern high-speed SAS drives and improves throughput for storage arrays. As a dedicated hardware RAID solution, the unit offloads RAID calculations from the host CPU and provides centralized management of RAID levels and rebuild operations.

Suitable for

• Enterprise and data-center servers requiring RAID-managed storage
• Systems needing improved write performance and reduced rebuild time
• Workloads that use high-speed 12 Gbps SAS drives
• Environments where hardware-based RAID and cache-backed protection are preferred

Key specifications

• Brand: Lenovo
• Model: RAID 930-8i (MPN: 01KN507-RFB)
• Cache: 2 GB flash-backed cache
• Interface: 12 Gbps SAS connectivity
• Category: Computer components accessories
• EAN: 5715063150658

How to use

Install the RAID 930-8i into a compatible server PCIe slot following the server and controller installation guides. Connect SAS backplanes or SAS cables to the controller’s external or internal ports as required by your chassis and drive layout. Configure RAID arrays through the controller’s firmware setup utility or the vendor-supplied management software, selecting the appropriate RAID level for redundancy and performance. Ensure that the system firmware and drivers recommended by Lenovo are installed on the host operating system before full deployment.

Recommendations

Use quality 12 Gbps SAS drives and follow Lenovo’s compatibility lists to ensure supported configurations. Enable and verify battery or flash-backed cache functionality according to vendor instructions to protect against data loss during power events. Monitor array health and firmware updates regularly to maintain reliability and performance.