D2516-A11 - Fujitsu Siemens SAS PCI-Express Low Profile RAID Controller

SKU D2516-A11

Brand Fujitsu

Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Form Factor: PCIe (PCI Express)
Cache Memory: 256MB
RAID Support: Multiple RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
Designed for enterprise server storage
Provides data redundancy and performance acceleration
Connects multiple hard drives or SSDs

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Key specifications

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Interface: SAS
Form Factor: PCIe
Cache Memory: 256MB
RAID Levels: Supports multiple RAID levels
Brand: Fujitsu

Product details

The Fujitsu D2516-A11 is a SAS RAID controller designed to manage multiple hard drives and provide enhanced data protection and performance. It features a PCIe interface for connection to the server motherboard and includes 256MB of cache memory to accelerate RAID operations. This controller supports various RAID levels for flexible storage configurations.

Technical Information

Interface	SAS
Form Factor	PCIe
Cache Memory	256MB

Additional Specifications

RAID Levels	Supports multiple RAID levels
Brand	Fujitsu

Description

The Fujitsu D2516-A11 is a sophisticated SAS RAID controller engineered to provide robust storage management capabilities for enterprise servers. Utilizing the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, it offers high-speed connectivity to the server's motherboard, ensuring efficient communication for data transfer and control signals. The controller's primary function is to aggregate multiple SAS drives (HDDs or SSDs) into logical volumes, known as RAID arrays, which can offer benefits such as increased performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, the D2516-A11 significantly accelerates RAID operations. This cache acts as a high-speed buffer for read and write requests, reducing the load on the host system and improving the overall responsiveness of the storage subsystem. The controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including common configurations like RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balanced performance and redundancy), RAID 6 (striping with dual parity for enhanced redundancy), and higher-level RAID configurations such as RAID 10, 50, and 60. This Fujitsu RAID controller is designed for environments where data integrity and availability are paramount. By implementing RAID configurations, businesses can protect their data against single or multiple drive failures, ensuring business continuity. The SAS interface provides a reliable and high-performance connection for enterprise-grade storage devices, making the D2516-A11 a valuable component for building resilient and efficient server storage solutions.

Condition: Refurbished