Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID 3258-16i Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 Storage Controller
By: Microchip
Starting from
$1,275
Indicative. Final pricing is confirmed with your quote.
In Stockships worldwide
Key specs
- Ports
- 16 internal
- Interface Standard
- 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Host Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x8
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Cache Storage
- 8GB
- Condition:
- New (authorized channel)
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Authorized & warrantied
Sourced through authorized distribution, with the full manufacturer warranty.
Compatibility checked
Validated against your server platform before dispatch.
Delivery & lead time
Confirmed with your quote, including expedited freight where available.
Business & public sector
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Product overview
Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID 3258-16i Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 Storage Controller. Adaptec tri-mode controllers, the alternative to MegaRAID where the platform prefers it.
It attaches over 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe 4.0 NVMe in the Low-profile MD2 form factor.
Specifications
General
- Product Line
- Adaptec SmartRAID
- Product Type
- RAID Controller
Technical specifications
- Cache Storage
- 8GB
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Interfaces & connectivity
- Ports
- 16 internal
- Host Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x8
- Interface Standard
- 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Physical
- Form Factor
- Low-profile MD2
Compatibility & compliance
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS, WEEE
Full published specifications for the Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID 3258-16i Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 Storage Controller, as supplied. Confirm your backplane presents 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe 4.0 NVMe before ordering: compatibility validation against your specific server model is part of every order.
Where the Adaptec SmartRAID 3258-16i is deployed
- Capacity expansion on existing systems
- Like-for-like replacement and spares holding
- New build-outs specified around a fixed platform
Who this part is for
- Teams matching an adapter to a fabric that is already in production
- Engineers adding connectivity to a server without changing the platform
- MSPs holding spares for adapters that are out of manufacturer support
Questions buyers ask about this part
Will the 3258-16i Adaptec SmartRAID fit my server?
This is a Low-profile MD2 card on 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe 4.0 NVMe. It needs a free slot of that width and electrical lane count: a x16 card in a x8-wired slot will train at half speed, and some platforms reach the card only through a riser that has to be ordered with it. Send us your server model and we will confirm slot availability, riser and bracket height, power connectors and the firmware level before you order, and that check is part of every order we ship.
RAID controller or pass-through HBA?
This one does hardware RAID (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) in a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot, with 8GB of cache. If you are running software-defined storage instead, ask us for the pass-through HBA version: raw disks are what that stack expects.
Is this Microchip part genuine, and is the warranty intact?
Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full Microchip manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.
Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?
The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.
Other capacities in the Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID range
| Model | Part number | Availability | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID 3154-8i Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 Storage Controller | N/A | In Stock | $805 |
| Microchip Adaptec SmartRAID HBA 1200-16i Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 Storage Controller | N/A | In Stock | $440 |
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