PIKE

    PIKE

    Scalable and Flexible Storage Options More

    PIKE

    PIKE

    Scalable and Flexible Storage Options



    1U (43.3mm) chassis is commonly used in data centers for space-saving's think, however, the expandability may be sacrificed in the slim form factor.



    ASUS optional PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) meets the demand of direct SAS RAID upgrade on original servers, and what important is that it is connected through a unique slot to the server and will not occupy the slot 6 in 1U chassis, therefore no expansion capability will be given up.

    The ASUS unique PIKE provides customers with multiple I/O solutions. It helps upgrade from SATA storage to SAS storage directly, support various RAID function, without any other hardware upgrade.

    On the other hand, the PIKE kit also reduces the qualification resources for testing and inventory management efforts for customers.

    Moreover, ASUS 6Gb/s PIKE cards are backward compatible with existing 1.5Gb/s SATA and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA products and infrastructure. Upgrading only the PIKE card immediately improves performance with larger capacity and better signaling, making this a great upgrade option for consumers.

    Multiple PIKE solutions for Different Usage




    Intel Platform

    MB Model name

    PIKE series

    PIKE 6480

    PIKE 2008

    PIKE 2008/IMR**

    PIKE 2108

    5520 IOH

    Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR*

    V

    V

    V

    V

    Z8PH-D12/IFB*

    V

    V

    　

    　

    Z8PE-D18

    V

    V

    V

    V

    Z8PE-D12X

    V

    V

    V

    V

    Z8PE-D12

    V

    V

    V

    V

    5500 IOH

    Z8NR-D12

    V

    V

    V

    V

    Z8NH-D12*

    V

    V

    V

    V

    Z8NA-D6

    V

    V

    V

    V

    3420 PCH

    P7F-E

    V

    V

    V

    V

    C204 PCH

    P8B-E/4L

    V

    V

    V

    V


    * The MB was validated with the PIKE series by using the riser cards.
    **PIKE 2008/IMR support max 8PD and 2VD