Flexible Storage Options for End Users ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR can be backward compatible with existing 1.5Gb/s SATA and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA products and infrastructure and allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID5 and RAID 50. Just placing the PIKE card can immediately enlarge the capacity, improve the performance, and strengthen signaling, making it the great upgrade option for users. Shop Modal header Flexible storage options for end users1. ASUS PIKE interface 1: PCI-E G2 x82. ASUS PIKE interface 2: 8-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface** The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into drive activity, failure and rebuilds status, so users could build high-performance yet reliable storage systems. Please refer to the motherboard manual for detailed information about using the SGPIO connectors on the motherboard.1. SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and blinks to indicate that the card is working normally) Optional PIKE 2008/IMR (8-port SASII) are available for SAS RAID supportPIKE card enables on-demand upgrade, and allows customers to invest on basic SKUs for current useReduce qualification resource and inventory management effortsMultiple I/O solutions are available without occupying slot 6 in 1U chassis Package Content ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR SAS RAID cardSupport CDUser guideSATA cable** The item is dependent on the selected SKU. System Requirement Workstation or server motherboard with PIKE RAID card slotSAS or SATA hard disk drives and cablesSupporting Windows® and Linux Operating systemsAppropriate thermal solutionCertified power supply module