**Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter (4Y37A97935)** **Key Features:** – **PCIe Gen4 Interface:** Delivers double the bandwidth of Gen3 (up to 64 GB/s) for ultra-fast data transfers. – **24Gb/s SAS Support:** Future-proof connectivity for high-speed SSDs/HDDs, backward compatible with 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s drives. – **4GB Flash-Backed Cache:** Ensures data protection during power loss with integrated flash memory, eliminating battery maintenance. – **8 Internal Ports:** Scalable storage support for up to 256 devices. – **Hardware RAID Acceleration:** Offloads RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 computations from the CPU. **Benefits:** – **Peak Performance:** Maximizes throughput for data-intensive applications (e.g., AI, analytics, virtualization). – **Enterprise Reliability:** End-to-end data integrity, hot-swap support, and Lenovo’s 24/7 global service. – **Efficiency:** Reduces latency and CPU overhead, optimizing server resources. **Unique Selling Points:** – **Gen4 Leadership:** Industry-leading PCIe 4.0 and SAS-4 (24Gb/s) support for unmatched speed. – **Flash-Based Cache Protection:** Superior to capacitor-backed solutions with zero maintenance. – **ThinkSystem Integration:** Certified for Lenovo servers, ensuring seamless compatibility and streamlined deployment. Ideal for enterprises demanding high availability, low latency, and scalable storage in PCIe Gen4 environments.
