PIKE 2008

    PIKE 2008

    Flexible storage options for end users

    The ASUS PIKE 2008 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 1E set from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.
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      Flexible storage options for end users






      1. ASUS PIKE interface 1 : PCI-E x8
      2. ASUS PIKE interface 2: 8-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface*
      3. SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and blinks to indicate that the card is working normally)

      * The SGPIO interface is used for visiblity into drive activity, failure and rebuild status, so that users could build high-performance and reliable storage systems. Refer to the motherboard manual for detailed information about usingthe SGPIO connectors on the motherboard.

      • Optional PIKE 2008 (8-port SAS II) are available for SAS RAID support
      • PIKE card enables on-demand upgrade, and allows customers to invest on basic SKUs for current use
      • Reduce qualification resource and inventory management efforts
      • Multiple I/O solutions are available without occupying slot 6 in 1U chassis

      Package Content

      • ASUS PIKE 2008 SAS RAID card
      • SATA cable*
      • Support CD
      • User guide

      * The item is dependent on the selected SKU.


      System Requirement

      • Workstation or server motherboard with PIKE RAID card slot
      • SAS or SATA hard disk drives and cables
      • Supporting Windows® and Linux Operating systems
      • Appropriate thermal solution
      • Certified power supply module