Cost effective storage option for end users The ASUS PIKE 6480 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 sets from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Shop Modal header Cost effective storage option for end users1. ASUS PIKE interface 1 : PCI-E x42. ASUS PIKE interface 2: 8-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface* Optional PIKE 6480 (8-port SAS RAID Card) 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 6480 SAS RAID card Support CD User Guide 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