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IBM 00E7971 Sas Raid Controller PCIe2 3-Port 1.8Gb Cache With Battery 6G Adapter For Pseries Power7
- Product Type: SAS RAID Controller
- Interface: PCIe Gen 2
- Ports: 3-Port
- Cache: 1.8Gb
- Compatibility: IBM P-series Power7 servers
- Features: Advanced RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
- Includes Battery Backup Unit (BBU) for cache protection
- Designed for high-performance storage solutions
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Key specifications
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- SAS RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCIe Gen 2
- Ports
- 3-Port
- Cache Memory
- 1.8Gb
- Compatibility
- IBM P-series Power7
- Part Number
- 00E7971
Product details
The IBM 00E7971 is a SAS RAID Controller, a PCIe Gen 2 adapter with 3 ports and a 1.8Gb cache, designed for P-series Power7 servers. It provides advanced RAID capabilities and high-speed connectivity for storage expansion.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAS RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 2 |
| Ports | 3-Port |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 1.8Gb |
| Compatibility | IBM P-series Power7 |
| Part Number | 00E7971 |
Description
This IBM SAS RAID Controller, part number 00E7971, is a high-performance adapter designed specifically for IBM's P-series Power7 servers. It utilizes the PCIe Gen 2 interface, offering a substantial bandwidth for connecting and managing multiple SAS storage devices. The controller features three ports, allowing for flexible and extensive storage configurations. A key feature of this RAID controller is its 1.8Gb cache memory, which significantly accelerates data read and write operations by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. This cache is further protected by an included Battery Backup Unit (BBU), ensuring that data in the cache is not lost in the event of a power failure, thereby enhancing data integrity and reliability. The controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This flexibility allows administrators to configure storage arrays optimized for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both, depending on the specific needs of the P-series Power7 server's workload. It is an essential component for building robust and high-availability storage solutions within the IBM Power Systems ecosystem.
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