{"product_id":"no-cache-battery-bracket-supermicro-add-on-12g-8-port-sas-raid-card-aoc-s3108l-h8ir-16dd","title":"(No Cache\/Battery\/Bracket) Supermicro Add-On 12G 8 Port SAS Raid Card AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"252\" data-section-id=\"1aem3jv\" data-start=\"157\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSupermicro AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD 12Gb\/s 8-Port SAS RAID Controller (No Cache\/Battery\/Bracket)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"254\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Supermicro AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD is an enterprise-grade 12Gb\/s SAS RAID controller built for high-performance server environments. Powered by the Broadcom (LSI) SAS 3108 RAID-on-Chip processor, it delivers reliable hardware RAID capabilities and supports up to 16 internal drives, making it ideal for data centers, virtualization, and storage-intensive applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"652\" data-section-id=\"1rh81ww\" data-start=\"630\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"654\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"689\" data-section-id=\"tv4204\" data-start=\"654\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"754\" data-section-id=\"gxri32\" data-start=\"690\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eController Chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcom (LSI) SAS 3108 ROC (dual-core)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"792\" data-section-id=\"19swt96\" data-start=\"755\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCI Express 3.0 x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"867\" data-section-id=\"1jybhhr\" data-start=\"793\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"795\"\u003ePort Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 internal ports via 2x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-section-id=\"1n6kbsg\" data-start=\"868\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eDrive Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 16 SAS\/SATA HDDs or SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-section-id=\"bmebqr\" data-start=\"922\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eData Transfer Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5Gb\/s, 3Gb\/s, 6Gb\/s, and 12Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1012\" data-section-id=\"xit539\" data-start=\"991\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRAID \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1067\" data-section-id=\"nc7u13\" data-start=\"1014\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eRAID Levels Supported:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1106\" data-section-id=\"htdd4v\" data-start=\"1068\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003eCache Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2GB DDR3 1866MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1178\" data-section-id=\"1vrfyju\" data-start=\"1107\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eCache Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports SSD CacheCade 2.0 (read\/write caching)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1229\" data-section-id=\"1gbpbk6\" data-start=\"1179\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eMax Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmware-limited to 16 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1261\" data-section-id=\"1jfs0ml\" data-start=\"1236\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Form Factor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1308\" data-section-id=\"19qjpcb\" data-start=\"1263\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-profile plug-in card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1349\" data-section-id=\"z8de55\" data-start=\"1309\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.71\" (H) x 6.6\" (L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-section-id=\"16az4ci\" data-start=\"1350\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eBracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included (low-profile bracket required for installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1463\" data-section-id=\"41v8da\" data-start=\"1434\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OS Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1569\" data-section-id=\"vxsxe8\" data-start=\"1465\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eMotherboard Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Supermicro server platforms and compatible PCIe x8 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1571\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003eOperating Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1633\" data-section-id=\"uvafbx\" data-start=\"1594\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWindows Server (2012 \/ 2016 \/ 2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"1ids11d\" data-start=\"1634\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLinux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1691\" data-section-id=\"1o2yljw\" data-start=\"1671\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAdvanced Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-section-id=\"1671pa6\" data-start=\"1693\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eOptional Data Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Supermicro\/Broadcom supercapacitor module (BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-section-id=\"bnyha1\" data-start=\"1799\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003ePower Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced power optimization features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1956\" data-section-id=\"faw5d0\" data-start=\"1862\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eEnterprise Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardware RAID with enhanced data integrity and fault tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1986\" data-section-id=\"1p41egd\" data-start=\"1963\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRelated Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2010\" data-section-id=\"1xl443n\" data-start=\"1988\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLSI2108-SUPERMICRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2033\" data-section-id=\"15mz5x1\" data-start=\"2011\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSAS3108-SUPERMICRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2051\" data-section-id=\"1n21vd\" data-start=\"2034\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBroadcom 3108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2102\" data-section-id=\"m6c008\" data-start=\"2058\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePlatform Compatibility \u0026amp; Deployment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2104\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD is highly compatible with a broad range of Supermicro server platforms and standard enterprise motherboards, though there are specific firmware and hardware nuances to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2348\" data-section-id=\"yowm6a\" data-start=\"2308\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMotherboard \u0026amp; Platform Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2524\" data-section-id=\"syz47e\" data-start=\"2350\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eSupermicro X9, X10, and X11 Generations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003e\n\tThis card is primarily validated for Supermicro’s X9 (LGA 2011), X10 (LGA 2011-3), and X11 (LGA 3647) motherboard series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2641\" data-section-id=\"1y1zr48\" data-start=\"2526\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2551\" data-start=\"2528\"\u003eNote for X9 Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\tSome systems may require older firmware (v4.6800-8290 or earlier) to boot properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2849\" data-section-id=\"1neorj4\" data-start=\"2643\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2673\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eStandard PCIe 3.0 Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2676\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003e\n\tUses a standard PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, making it physically compatible with most servers from Dell (PowerEdge), HP (ProLiant), and Lenovo with available x8 or x16 slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2957\" data-section-id=\"1fawfgr\" data-start=\"2851\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2869\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2869\"\u003e\n\tLow-profile design supports installation in 1U, 2U, and larger rackmount chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3002\" data-section-id=\"fh7lpo\" data-start=\"2964\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eChassis and Backplane Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"3450\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3193\" data-section-id=\"yjrhsq\" data-start=\"3004\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3028\" data-start=\"3025\"\u003e\n\tUses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) internal connectors. Matching backplane ports are required, or adapter cables (e.g., SFF-8643 to SFF-8087) for older SAS2 backplanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3450\" data-section-id=\"czs92g\" data-start=\"3195\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3229\" data-start=\"3197\"\u003eDirect Connect vs. Expander:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3232\" data-start=\"3229\"\u003e\n\tThis “-16DD” model is firmware-limited to 16 drives. Best suited for 8-bay or 12-bay direct-connect backplanes.\u003cbr data-end=\"3348\" data-start=\"3345\"\u003e\n\tWhen used with expander backplanes (24-bay \/ 36-bay), only the first 16 drives will be recognized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"3455\" data-start=\"3452\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3485\" data-section-id=\"1cdiki9\" data-start=\"3457\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOperating System Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"3680\" data-start=\"3487\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3542\" data-section-id=\"f3rhqd\" data-start=\"3487\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3489\"\u003eWindows Server:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3584\" data-section-id=\"1xt3eja\" data-start=\"3543\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3555\" data-start=\"3545\"\u003eLinux:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, CentOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3680\" data-section-id=\"u40fs5\" data-start=\"3585\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3606\" data-start=\"3587\"\u003eVirtualization:\u003c\/strong\u003e VMware ESXi 6.0 and newer (requires LSI\/Broadcom \u003ccode data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3656\"\u003emegaraid_sas\u003c\/code\u003e driver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3682\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3708\" data-section-id=\"fmbdu6\" data-start=\"3687\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKnown Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"4112\" data-start=\"3710\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"3934\" data-section-id=\"zl22sp\" data-start=\"3710\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3726\" data-start=\"3712\"\u003eJBOD Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3729\" data-start=\"3726\"\u003e\n\tAs a hardware RAID controller, it does not natively support true IT Mode (pass-through), making it less suitable for software-defined storage platforms like TrueNAS or ZFS without firmware workarounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"4112\" data-section-id=\"l2ei5e\" data-start=\"3936\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3938\"\u003eThermal Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3966\" data-start=\"3963\"\u003e\n\tRequires strong server-grade airflow. In workstation environments, additional cooling (dedicated fan) may be necessary to prevent overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Supermicro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55589738807369,"sku":"AOC-S3108L-H8IR-16DD-NO-BRACKET","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3868\/3209\/files\/b7b8cb7b-3287-5917-8f16-2dae57a04a75.png?v=1774383000","url":"https:\/\/parts.theserverstore.com\/products\/no-cache-battery-bracket-supermicro-add-on-12g-8-port-sas-raid-card-aoc-s3108l-h8ir-16dd","provider":"The Server Store Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}