PCIe Gen3 x8 host switch card connecting two internal NVMe U.2 SSDs via SFF-8643.
When server PCIe slot scarcity limits storage expansion in high-performance computing environments, traditional direct-attach methods fail to provide necessary flexibility. The LRNV9324-2I PCIe Gen3 x8 NVMe adapter solves this by enabling scalable, non-blocking interconnects for critical data center applications.
Equipped with the PLX PEX 8724 controller, this card connects two internal NVMe U.2 SSDs via SFF-8643 interfaces. Its integrated DMA engine offloads data movement from the CPU, allowing processors to focus on computational tasks while maintaining full line rate on all ports for maximum throughput.
Ideal for servers requiring high-availability and redundant clustered systems, the LRNV9324-2I supports 1+1 or N+1 host failover modes. This architecture ensures reliability and serviceability for enterprise storage platforms, delivering robust performance without compromising system stability.
Built-in DMA engine removes burden of data movement from processor, supporting four DMA channels for higher performance.
Enhanced PLX architecture supports 1+1 or N+1 host failover for high-availability and redundant clustered systems.
Non-blocking switch fabric ensures full line rate on all ports with eight traffic classes per port for QoS.
Supports RedHat, Suse, Windows, Vmware, MAC OSX, and FreeBSD for flexible deployment.
Complete technical details for integration and deployment planning.
| Model | LRNV9324-2I |
|---|---|
| I/O Controller | PEX 8724 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express x8 |
| Number of Drives | 2 internal |
| Compatible Drive Types | 2 NVMe SSDs |
| Interface | SFF-8643 |
| Drive Connectors | 2* SFF-8643 |
|---|---|
| Host Connectors | PCIe x8 |
| PCI Express Specification | Compliant PCI Express Base Specification, r3.0 (compatible w/ PCIe r1.0a/1.1&2.0) |
|---|---|
| Power Management | Compliant with PCI Power Management Spec, r1.2 |
| Switch Fabric | Non-blocking switch fabric, Full line rate on all ports |
|---|---|
| Quality of Service | Eight traffic classes per port |
| Reliability | Reliability, Availability, Serviceability |
| DMA Engine | Integrated DMA Engine with four channels |
| Multi-Host Architecture | Supports 1+1 or N+1 host failover |
| Access Control | Supports Access Control Services |
| Supported OS | RedHat, Suse, Microsoft Windows, Vmware, MAC OSX, FreeBSD |
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| Humidity | 0% – 90% |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) |
| Dimension | 147.5mm*69.1mm |
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| Product Weight | 140g |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
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