Storage Controllers

Shop Storage Controllers by Type & Application

Enterprise storage controllers vary in their RAID capabilities, cache memory, PCIe interface speed, drive compatibility, and server and data center workload optimization.

Server & Enterprise Storage Controllers

Enterprise server storage controllers provide high throughput, huge drive connectivity, huge cache memory, and provision of secure RAID protection to business-critical workloads.

Model	Cache	Interface	RAID Support	Speed
HPE SR932i-p Gen11	8GB DDR4	PCIe 4.0 x16	RAID 0/1/5	High throughput
HPE MR408i-o Gen11	4GB Cache	PCIe 4.0 x8	RAID supported	Enterprise class
HPE MSA 1060 Controller	4GB Cache	SAS 6Gb/s	RAID 0-50	Data center ready

These enterprise controllers offer the highest throughput of 46 GB/s and millions of IOPS, making them a reliable storage solution in driven-up environments.

• Large DDR4 cache improves storage speed.
• PCIe Gen4 ensures high bandwidth.
• Supports hundreds of enterprise drives

RAID Storage Controllers

The RAID controllers safeguard information, enhance storage processing, multi-drive arrays, and the continuous business process of the enterprise servers.

Model	RAID Levels	Cache	Drive Support	Use Case
HPE SR932i-p RAID Card	0, 1, 5	8GB	SAS/SATA/NVMe	Enterprise servers
HPE MR216i-p Gen11	RAID supported	No cache	PCIe plug-in	Entry enterprise
HPE SmartRAID Series	0-60	Up to 8GB	Tri-mode drives	Data centers

These RAID controllers also have multi-mode operation, and they combine RAID and HBA functions to enable flexibility in deployment.

• Advanced RAID levels for protection
• Flash-backed cache acceleration
• Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives

Internal, External & Specialized Controllers

Internal and external storage controllers offer flexible installation, speedy connectivity, and support of a specialized enterprise storage environment.

Type	Form Factor	Connectivity	Best For
Internal PCIe Controllers	Plug-in card	PCIe Gen4	Servers
External SAS Controllers	Rack mounted	SAS/iSCSI	Storage arrays
Modular Storage Controllers	Embedded slot	High-density lanes	Enterprise systems

These controllers have the capacity of 32 direct-connected drives, tri-mode connection of SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage.

• Supports internal and external storage
• High-density multi-drive connectivity
• Designed for virtualization workloads

Shop Storage Controllers by Brand & Compatibility

Top storage controller brands offer advanced RAID technology, high cache memory, enterprise reliability, and optimized compatibility with modern server hardware platforms.

Leading Enterprise Brands

Enterprise storage controller brands emphasize reliability, firmware stability, support of long lifecycles, and smooth compatibility with enterprise rack and blade servers.

Brand	Popular Models	Key Strength	Compatibility
Dell	PERC H755, HBA355i	High RAID performance	Dell PowerEdge servers
HPE	Smart Array SR932i, MR408i	Enterprise RAID reliability	HPE ProLiant servers
HP	Smart Array P440ar	Stable enterprise firmware	Legacy enterprise systems

• Enterprise-grade build quality
• Certified server compatibility
• Long lifecycle firmware support

Performance & Data Center Brands

The brands of performance storage controllers provide high levels of IOPS throughput, large cache memory, and tri-mode connection and are optimized to perform in the data center setting.

Brand	Popular Models	Performance Feature	Use Case
Broadcom	MegaRAID 9560-16i	PCIe Gen4 high bandwidth	Data centers
Lenovo	ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i	High cache performance	Enterprise servers
NetApp	E-Series Controllers	Storage array optimized	SAN environments

• High IOPS and throughput
• Advanced RAID acceleration
• Multi-drive connectivity support

Business & IT Infrastructure Solutions

Business storage controller solutions are scalable storage management solutions with virtualization and cost-effective performance to meet the growing enterprise IT infrastructure.

Solution Type	Feature	Benefit
Virtualization Controllers	RAID acceleration	Faster VM performance
Backup Controllers	Redundant storage support	Data protection
Infrastructure Controllers	Multi-server compatibility	Scalable storage expansion

• Optimized for virtualization workloads
• Reliable backup storage support
• Scalable enterprise storage performance

Filter Storage Controllers by Specifications & Features

Filter and filter-select storage controllers according to technical specifications, interface options, form factor, RAID level, and compatibility with enterprise or data center servers.

Product & Controller Specifications

There are several specifications available with controllers, such as cache memory, RAID support, the type of controllers, and the product line to support the business-critical workloads.

Specification	Description	Popular Models
Controller Type	Hardware RAID, HBA, or hybrid	Dell PERC H755, HPE MR408i
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60	Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
Cache Memory	2GB – 8GB DDR4/Flash	HPE SR932i-p, Lenovo RAID 940-8i
Product Line	Enterprise, Data Center, Backup	NetApp E-Series, HP Smart Array P440ar

• High-speed cache improves read/write operations
• Supports advanced RAID for data protection
• Multiple product lines for different workloads

Connectivity & Interface Options

Controllers accommodate various interfaces to integrate drives and servers with ease, such as SAS, SATA, NVMe, PCIe, and tri-mode connections.

Feature	Description	Supported Models
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0/4.0 x8/x16	Dell PERC H755, Lenovo 940-8i
Drive Interface	SAS, SATA, NVMe	HPE SR932i-p, NetApp E-Series
Interface Standard	SAS 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s	Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
Drive Width	2.5" / 3.5" support	HPE MSA 1060, HP Smart Array P440ar

• High-speed data transfer for enterprise workloads
• Supports multiple drive types in one controller
• PCIe interface ensures minimal latency

Storage Capacity & Compatibility

To address the current demand, data center controllers are developed according to different storage capacities, form factors, and are compatible with different servers.

Feature	Description	Popular Models
Storage Capacity	Up to 1PB+ supported	NetApp E-Series, Lenovo RAID 940-8i
Form Factor	Internal PCIe, External Rack	HPE MR408i, Dell PERC H755
Server Compatibility	Rack servers, Blade servers	Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant
Expansion Support	Multi-drive scaling	HP Smart Array P440ar

• Supports massive storage expansion for enterprises
• Compatible with multiple server platforms
• Flexible form factors for internal/external deployment

FAQs

What kinds of storage controllers are found in the UAE?

Types of storage controllers in the UAE are server controllers, enterprise controllers, RAID controllers, internal PCIe cards, and external SAS/NVMe units, based on the workloads of the business.

What are the most suitable storage controller brands for enterprise servers?

Best enterprise brands consist of Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, Broadcom MegaRAID, Lenovo RAID 940-8i, HP Smart Array, NetApp E-Series, and NVIDIA storage controllers.

Which storage controller should I select for my server?

Select depending on server compatibility, RAID support, cache memory, drive interface (SAS/SATA/NVMe), PCIe version, and type of workload (data center, virtualization, backup).

What is the supported RAID level by these controllers?

The controllers we offer have RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and 100 (depending on model and brand) to provide security, redundancy, and performance of data.

Would it be possible to purchase storage controllers online in Dubai and the UAE?

Yes. iTech Devices. AE sells all the best models over the internet, which comprise Dell, HPE, Broadcom, Lenovo, HP, NetApp, and NVIDIA controllers, and delivers them to Dubai and the UAE.