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IBM 00AE938 ServeRAID SATA Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Raid Controller
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
