ASUS PIKE II 3108-8I 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller
Brand: ASUS | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: PIKE II 3108-8I | Part #: PIKE II 3108-8I | MPN: PIKE II 3108-8I
Contact for Pricing — Request a Quote
About the ASUS PIKE II 3108-8I 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller
Supporting up to 128 devices via SAS expander with 8 internal ports, the ASUS PIKE II 3108-8I delivers enterprise-grade storage control for mid-to-large distributed drive environments. This 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller combines dual-core processing, advanced caching, and multi-level RAID redundancy to serve infrastructure teams managing high-capacity storage tiers across virtualized and bare-metal server deployments.
Built around the LSI SAS3108 dual-core ROC running at 1.2GHz per core, the PIKE II 3108-8I connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 and presents 2 x Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 internal connectors for flexible drive attachment. The controller supports both SAS (12Gb/s) and SATA (6Gb/s) drives—HDD and SSD alike—with 1GB DDR3 cache and RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. Storage architects will value the FastPath IO acceleration, CacheCade Pro 2.0 tiering, and SafeStore encryption for security-critical workloads. CacheVault compatibility (module optional) protects write cache during unexpected power loss. Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, and VMware ESXi environments are all supported on compatible ASUS Z10 and Z11 series server motherboards equipped with the PIKE II slot.
Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- High-availability database clusters requiring RAID 6 or RAID 50 redundancy across 60+ drives
- Virtualization platforms needing tiered SSD/HDD storage with intelligent caching and encryption
- Backup and archive solutions leveraging 128-device expansion and mixed SAS/SATA drive support
- Mission-critical Linux and Windows Server environments where SafeStore data protection is mandatory
- Multi-tier storage systems combining FastPath IO performance with CacheCade Pro 2.0 optimization
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the PIKE II 3108-8I and discuss integration options for your enterprise storage architecture.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | PIKE II 3108-8I |
| Part Number | PIKE II 3108-8I |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PIKE II 3108-8I |
| RAID Controller Chip | LSI SAS3108 dual-core ROC |
| Processor Speed | 1.2GHz per core (dual-core) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| SAS/SATA Interface Speed | 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA |
| Number of Internal Ports | 8 |
| Internal Connectors | 2 x Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 |
| Maximum Drive Support | Up to 128 devices via SAS expander |
| Cache Memory | 1GB DDR3 |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Form Factor | ASUS PIKE II module (proprietary slot) |
| Flash Backup | CacheVault compatible (module optional) |
| Drive Type Support | SAS and SATA HDD/SSD |
| Advanced Features | FastPath IO, CacheCade Pro 2.0, SafeStore encryption |
| Compatible OS | Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, VMware ESXi |
| Compatible Platforms | ASUS Z10 and Z11 series server motherboards with PIKE II slot |
| Power Connector | Supplied via ASUS server motherboard PIKE II slot |
Frequently Asked Questions about ASUS PIKE II 3108-8I 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller
What is the lead time on the ASUS PIKE II 3108-8I 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller?
Lead time depends on stock position. Submit the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and target date — our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote.
What support applies?
Full manufacturer support — sourced exclusively through distribution so serial-number registration and support claims process cleanly under your company name. Extended support and on-site support contracts available at quote time.
How do I get a formal quote?
Use the RFQ form on this page with quantity and destination country. Our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote, availability, and any matching support or commissioning options.