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Cisco CAI-M2-HWRAID | M.2 SATA HW RAID controller | dual M.2 (6Gb/s) | RAID 1/0 boot | PCIe host

SKU:CAI-M2-HWRAID

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Description

Hardware RAID controller for two M.2 SATA drives, enabling mirrored (RAID 1) or striped (RAID 0) boot volumes for server OS reliability without consuming CPU resources. Ideal for creating a resilient, dedicated boot array using enterprise M.2 SATA media.

Features

- Dedicated hardware RAID offload for reliable boot arrays
- Simple RAID 0/1 configuration via system firmware
- Dual M.2 SATA slots for compact boot media
- Improves OS availability with mirrored boot

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: How many M.2 drives does this controller support?
A: It supports up to two M.2 SATA drives for RAID 0 or RAID 1.

Q: Does it support NVMe M.2 drives?
A: No. It is designed for SATA M.2 drives only.

Q: Can I boot from a mirrored array?
A: Yes, RAID 1 is boot-capable when enabled in system firmware.

Q: Does it require OS drivers?
A: It operates as a hardware RAID solution and is typically managed via BIOS/UEFI, minimizing OS driver dependency.

Technical Specifications

- Drive support: 2x M.2 SATA (6 Gb/s)
- RAID levels: 0, 1 (boot-capable)
- Primary use case: OS boot drive resiliency (RAID 1)
- Host interface: PCIe controller adapter
- Configuration: BIOS/UEFI utility
- Compatibility: SATA M.2 drives only (not NVMe)

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