The Intel RAID Controller RS2BL080, a first-generation 6G SAS adapter incorporating LSI Mega RAID technology, offers unprecedented performance with exceptional data protection & design flexibility. Features including LSI SAS2108 6 Gb/s RAID on Chip (ROC) silicon & a native PCI Express Generation 2 architecture allow for significant performance gains for both 3 Gb/s & 6 Gb/s drive-based solutions. Data protection & availability are enhanced by the features including Decision Feedback Equalization for greater signal integrity, enhanced diagnostics, & more robust error reporting. The Intel RAID Controller RS2BL080 is a powerful internal 6 Gb/s SAS, 3 Gb/s, or 3 Gb/s SATA RAID solution for mainstream use. It can connect up to eight SAS or SATA hard drives directly, or up to thirty two using SAS expanders. This adapter can also support an optional Intel RAID Smart Battery, AXXRSBBU7, which protects cached data by providing power to the module in the event of server or power failure.