Article ID: 000058706 Content Type: Compatibility Last Reviewed: 07/19/2021

Does the Intel® RAID Controller Support SSD Caching?

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Summary

List of Intel® RAID Controllers supporting SSD caching

Description

Cannot determine how to set up SSD caching on Intel® RAID Controllers.

Resolution

SSD caching is an optional premium feature supported only on the full featured Intel® RAID Controllers:

  • Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3AC160
  • Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3CC080
  • Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3CC040
  • Intel® RAID Controller RS3DC080
  • Intel® RAID Controller RS3DC040
  • Intel® RAID Controller RS3MC044
  • Intel® RAID Controller RS3SC008
Note

SSD caching is no longer supported on newer Tri-Mode Controllers (RMSP3/RSP3 family). Refer to the hardware user guide for further details.

A premium feature key (sold separately), Intel® RAID SSD Cache with Fast Path I/O (AXXRPFKSSD2), is required to activate this feature on the above controllers.