Intel RS3UC080J RAID Controller
Intel (5032037090971 / RS3UC080J) - Built-in processor - S.M.A.R.T. support - SAS 3008 - Low Profile MD2 Card - PCI Express x8 - Q4'16 - SRV - LSI - RAID - JBOD - Launched - Data transfer rate: 12 Gbit/s
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Intel RS3UC080J RAID Controller
The Intel RS3UC080J is a high‑performance, low‑profile RAID controller designed for enterprise server environments. Launched in Q4 2016, it delivers robust data protection and efficient storage management across a wide range of Intel server platforms.
Key Technical Specifications
- Built‑in Processor: Yes – enabling advanced RAID calculations without burdening the host CPU.
- Chipset: SAS 3008, engineered for fast, reliable serial-attached SCSI communication.
- Host Interface: PCI Express x8 (Gen3), providing up to 12 Gb/s throughput per lane and ensuring compatibility with modern server motherboards.
- Form Factor: Low Profile MD2 Card – ideal for compact rack‑mount servers where space is at a premium.
- Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbit/s, allowing rapid movement of data between the controller and attached drives.
- Number of Devices Supported: Up to 1024 – enabling extensive storage arrays without additional hardware.
- Processor Family: LSI – a proven architecture known for reliability in enterprise RAID solutions.
- RAID Levels: Supports JBOD, providing flexible data organization while maintaining high performance.
- S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes – continuous health monitoring of all attached drives to preempt failures.
- PCI Express Slots Version: 3.0 – ensuring backward compatibility with earlier Gen2 slots while fully exploiting Gen3 bandwidth.
Supported Storage Interfaces
The controller is compatible with a broad spectrum of storage media, including:
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) – delivering low latency and high throughput for enterprise workloads.
- Serial ATA (SATA) and SATA III – allowing integration of consumer‑grade drives in mixed environments.
Compatibility with Intel Server Platforms
The RS3UC080J is engineered to work seamlessly with a variety of Intel server models. Some of the supported systems include:
- S1200 Series: S1200SPO, S1200SPL, S1200SPOR, S1200SPS, S1200SPSR
- S2600 Series: S2600BPB, S2600CW2R, S2600CW2SR, S2600CWTR, S2600CWTSR, S2600STB, S2600STQ, S2600WF0, S2600WFT, S2600WTTR, S2600WT2R, S2600WTTS1R
- HNS2600 Series: HNS2600BPB24, HNS2600BPB
- R-Series: R1208WFTYS, R1304WF0YS, R1304WFTYS, R2208WF0ZS, R2208WFTZS, R2224WFTZS, R2308WFTZS, R2312WF0NP, R2312WFTZS
- MCB Series: MCB2312WHY2, MCB2208WAF4
Market Segment and Deployment Scenarios
The controller targets the SRV (Server) market segment, making it an excellent choice for:
- High‑density storage arrays in data centers.
- Virtualized environments requiring reliable, high‑throughput I/O.
- Backup and recovery solutions where data integrity is paramount.
- Enterprise applications demanding scalable storage with minimal latency.
RAID ARK ID and Product Identification
The Intel RAID ARK (Advanced Research Knowledge) ID for this controller is 97264, a unique identifier used by Intel’s support ecosystem to provide firmware updates, diagnostics, and compatibility information.
Launch History and Status
- Launch Date: Q4 2016 – marking the introduction of this low‑profile, high‑bandwidth controller into the market.
- Status: Launched – fully supported with firmware updates and documentation available through Intel’s official channels.
Performance Highlights
The combination of a 12 Gb/s PCIe 3.0 interface, a dedicated LSI processor, and the SAS 3008 chipset ensures that the RS3UC080J can:
- Handle large volumes of concurrent I/O operations with minimal overhead.
- Maintain low CPU utilization on the host system, freeing resources for application workloads.
- Provide robust error detection and correction through integrated S.M.A.R.T. monitoring.
Conclusion
The Intel RS3UC080J RAID Controller stands out as a versatile, high‑performance solution for enterprise storage needs. Its low‑profile design, extensive device support, and compatibility with both SAS and SATA interfaces make it an ideal component for modern server deployments that demand reliability, scalability, and speed.
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| Brand | ![]() Intel is a computer chip manufacturer that also produces motherboard chipsets, network interface controllers and other integrated circuits. It is the world's largest semiconductor company. |
| Model | Intel RS3UC080J |
| MPN | Intel RS3UC080J |
| ID | 11116585 |
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Built-in processor Indicates whether the product contains a built‑in central processing unit (CPU) that can execute instructions without requiring an external processor module. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a CPU; "No" means it does not.
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Yes |
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Chipset El chipset es el conjunto de circuitos integrados que controla la comunicación entre la CPU, la memoria y los dispositivos periféricos en una placa base. Indica la familia de soporte del procesador y las características disponibles, como número de puertos SATA, tipos de ranuras PCIe y compatibilidad con memorias.
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SAS 3008 |
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Data transfer rate The maximum theoretical speed at which a device can send or receive data, expressed in bits per second (bps) or its multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. It represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across devices and interfaces.
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12 Gbit/s |
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Form Factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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Low Profile MD2 Card |
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Host interface List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a host device and other components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, M.2, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, or similar standards.
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PCI Express x8 |
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Launch date The calendar date on which a product was first made available to the public or released for sale. It is expressed in the format YYYY-MM-DD and can be used to filter, sort, or display the launch timeline of the item.
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Q4'16 |
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Market segment The target market segment for a product, such as "Business", "Home", or "Small‑medium business". This attribute helps customers quickly identify the intended user group and typical use case of the item.
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SRV |
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Number of devices supported The total count of individual devices that the product can accommodate or operate with simultaneously. This value indicates how many separate units—such as computers, peripherals, or other hardware components—can be connected to or managed by the product at once.
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1024 |
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PCI Express slots version The version of the PCI Express specification supported by a device or component. It indicates the maximum bandwidth and compatibility with PCIe devices such as graphics cards, storage controllers, and expansion cards. The value is typically expressed as a numeric revision (e.g., 2.0, 3.0, 4.0) but may also include descriptive labels for specific generations.
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3.0 |
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Processor family The processor family identifies the group or series of CPU models that share a common architecture, design, and performance characteristics. It helps users compare processors across brands and generations by indicating the underlying technology used in the chip.
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LSI |
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Product Type Indicates the general classification or type of an item, such as "laptop", "projector", "router" or "paint". It helps users quickly identify the nature of the product and compare similar items across categories.
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RAID |
| RAID ARK ID | 97264 |
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RAID levels A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
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JBOD |
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S.M.A.R.T. support Indicates whether the product supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), a feature that monitors storage device health and predicts failures.
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Yes |
| Status | Launched |
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Supported storage drive interfaces List of physical or logical interfaces that allow an internal storage drive to communicate with the system, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
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SAS,Serial ATA,Serial ATA III |

