00AE938 - IBM ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA RAID Controller

SKU 00AE938

Brand IBM

IBM ServeRAID SAS/SATA RAID Controller
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
Connects SATA and SAS drives
Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
Enhances storage performance
Designed for IBM System x servers

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Key specifications

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Controller Type: RAID Controller
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Drive Support: SATA, SAS
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10 (typical)
Form Factor: PCIe (typically)
Brand: IBM

Product details

The IBM 00AE938 is a ServeRAID SATA Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Raid Controller. This card enables advanced RAID configurations for SATA and SAS drives, providing enhanced data redundancy, performance, and reliability for IBM servers.

Technical Information

Controller Type	RAID Controller
Interface	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Drive Support	SATA, SAS
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 10 (typical)

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	PCIe (typically)
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00AE938

Description

The IBM 00AE938 ServeRAID controller is a sophisticated storage adapter designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM's server infrastructure, particularly the System x line. This controller leverages Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology, which offers higher performance, greater scalability, and improved reliability compared to older interfaces like parallel SCSI or SATA alone. It allows for the connection of both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance and cost requirements. This RAID controller supports various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels, commonly including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). By implementing these RAID configurations, businesses can protect their critical data against drive failures, improve read/write performance, and ensure continuous operation of essential applications. The 00AE938 is typically a PCIe card, designed for easy installation into available expansion slots in compatible IBM servers. It often comes with management software that allows system administrators to configure RAID arrays, monitor drive health, and manage storage performance. This controller is a key component for ensuring data integrity and optimizing storage performance in enterprise environments where data availability and speed are paramount.

Condition: Refurbished