Product Type | RAID Adapter |
Form Factor | Low Profile |
Interface Type | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Controller Chipset | Broadcom SAS3916 |
Internal Ports | 1 x SFF-8654 (4i x2) |
Maximum Number of Devices | 8 |
Drive Type Supported | HDD, SSD |
Drive Interface Supported | SAS, SATA |
SAS Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gb/s |
SATA Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gb/s |
Cache Memory | None (uses host resources) |
Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Lenovo RAID 540-8i PCIe Low Profile Adapter, 8-Drive, SAS 12 Gb/s





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- - Designed for enterprise environments that require scalable, high-performance RAID storage
- - Advanced SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast, reliable transfers for data-intensive applications
- - Low-profile PCIe design maximizes compatibility in dense or space-constrained deployments
Product Overview
The Lenovo RAID 540-8i is a professional-grade RAID adapter with PCIe 4.0 x8 interface support, designed for high-speed data throughput. Supporting up to 8 drives, including both SSDs and HDDs, and utilizing SAS 12 Gb/s technology, it provides flexibility and efficiency in storage management. Its low-profile form factor facilitates installation in space-saving environments, while the 1-year limited warranty ensures reliable support. Designed for business-critical applications, it’s ideal for demanding enterprise storage tasks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Card Height | Low Profile (half-height) |
Dimensions (H x L) | 69 mm x 168 mm |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Support | Through Lenovo XClarity (server integration) |
License Requirement | No additional license required for standard RAID functionality |
Interfaces
Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
Internal Connector Type | SFF-8654 |
Connector Count | 1 |
Max Throughput | Up to 9.6 GB/s (full PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth) |
Maximum Drives Supported | 8 |
Data Transfer Rate | SAS 12 Gb/s, SATA 6 Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
TAA Compliant | |
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, cULus |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes (server enabled) |
Drive Encryption Support | Supports Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) |
Management Security | UEFI BIOS integrated control (system-dependent) |