UCS-RAID-9266CV Cisco UCS 9266CV RAID controller w/ Super Cap

Cisco UCS-RAID-9266CV - PCIe RAID Controller with CacheVault

The Cisco UCS-RAID-9266CV is a high-performance RAID controller designed for Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers. Based on the LSI MegaRAID 9266 architecture, it includes CacheVault technology, which replaces traditional battery backup with NAND flash and supercapacitors for non-volatile cache protection. This ensures enterprise-class data integrity, scalability, and performance for mission-critical workloads.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Type: PCIe RAID Controller (LSI MegaRAID 9266CV-based)
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Cache: 1 GB DDR3 onboard cache with CacheVault flash-based protection
• Drive Support: SAS and SATA drives (up to 6 Gb/s)
• Maximum Drives: Supports up to 32 physical drives
• Performance: Hardware RAID acceleration for high I/O workloads
• Compatibility: Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers (e.g., C220, C240)
• Reliability: CacheVault ensures data protection without battery maintenance
• Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise database and application servers
• Virtualization platforms requiring high I/O throughput
• Storage arrays with mixed SAS/SATA drives
• Mission-critical workloads needing redundancy and cache protection

⚙️ Benefits
The UCS-RAID-9266CV delivers enterprise-class RAID performance with advanced data protection. CacheVault technology eliminates the need for battery replacement, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures cached data is preserved during power loss.