| Product Type | Adapter |
| Form Factor | PCIe |
| Network / Interface Type | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbps |
Lenovo RAID 940-8E 4GB FL Storage Controller PCIe 4.0 x8

Key Benefits
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- Enterprise-grade RAID controller optimized for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers ensures seamless integration and maximum compatibility
- Flexible support for major OS platforms and hypervisors provides deployment versatility across different IT environments
- Comprehensive feature set including CacheVault and Online Capacity Expansion delivers high data protection and future scalability
Product Overview
The Lenovo RAID 940-8E 4GB FL is a professional-grade plug-in RAID storage controller engineered for PCIe 4.0 x8 interfaces and supports SATA/SAS drives at 12Gb/s. With 8 external channels and a 4GB cache buffer, it ensures fast data access and robust RAID performance. Powered by the Broadcom SAS3908 processor, it supports multiple RAID configurations such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD.
Advanced features include Online Capacity Expansion, RAID Level Migration, CacheVault protection, and compatibility with technologies like TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., FastPath, and SafeStore. The controller is designed to fully integrate with Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers and supports a broad range of OS environments including Linux, Windows Server, Ubuntu, and VMware ESXi.
Ideal for data centers and enterprise deployments, this controller offers high-speed connections via dual Mini SAS HD ports and delivers strong ROI via improved data access, better system uptime, and future-ready scalability.
Specifications
Primary Information
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General
| Features | PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface, also compatible with a PCIe 3.0 host interface 12 Gbps SAS/SATA RAID controllers, based on the Broadcom MegaRAID 9580-8e adapter 4GB of integrated flash-backed cache Connectivity for up to 240 external SAS or SATA drives |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43201500 |
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