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IBM 00FW844 4-Ports SAS 6Gb/s PCI Express x8 12GB Cache RAID Adapter
- 4 external SAS 6Gb/s ports
- 12 GB cache memory for enhanced performance
- PCI Express x8 interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Ideal for high-throughput storage applications
- Designed for IBM System x servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 00FW844 is a high-performance RAID adapter designed for enterprise servers, offering 4 external SAS ports and supporting 6Gb/s data transfer rates. With 12GB of cache memory, it significantly accelerates RAID operations and improves overall storage system responsiveness.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Ports | 4 external SAS 6Gb/s |
| Cache Memory | 12 GB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Drive Support | SAS, SATA |
| Form Factor | Full-height, half-length adapter |
Product Description
The IBM 00FW844 SAS RAID Adapter is a robust storage controller engineered to provide exceptional performance and data protection for demanding server environments. Featuring four external SAS 6Gb/s ports, it allows for high-speed connectivity to external storage arrays and devices, making it suitable for expanding storage capacity and improving data access times. The adapter's PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures ample bandwidth, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing throughput for I/O-intensive workloads. One of the standout features of the 00FW844 is its substantial 12 GB of cache memory. This large cache significantly accelerates RAID operations, such as array creation, expansion, and rebuilds, while also buffering read and write requests to improve overall system responsiveness. By reducing the latency associated with disk access, the adapter enhances the performance of applications like databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. This RAID adapter 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 that balance performance, redundancy, and capacity according to specific business needs. It is designed to work seamlessly with IBM System x servers, providing a reliable and integrated storage solution for mission-critical applications.
