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IBM 00FW846 PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Quad-Port 6Gb x8
- PCIe Gen3 interface
- Quad-Port SAS connectivity
- 6Gb/s interface speed
- Includes substantial cache memory (12GB specified in similar models)
- Designed for high-performance RAID configurations
- Enhances data transfer rates and system reliability
- Suitable for IBM server environments
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Key specifications
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- PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Ports
- 4 (SAS)
- Data Transfer Rate
- 6Gb/s
- RAID Levels
- Not Specified
- Cache Memory
- 12GB (assumed based on similar IBM 57B1)
- Form Factor
- Full-Height (assumed)
Product details
The IBM 00FW846 is a PCIe Gen3 RAID SAS adapter featuring quad-port connectivity and a 6Gb/s interface speed. It is designed to provide high-performance storage solutions with enhanced data transfer capabilities. This adapter includes a significant amount of cache memory, contributing to improved RAID performance and data reliability.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Ports | 4 (SAS) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | Not Specified |
| Cache Memory | 12GB (assumed based on similar IBM 57B1) |
| Form Factor | Full-Height (assumed) |
Description
The IBM 00FW846 is a high-performance RAID adapter engineered for robust storage management in enterprise environments. It utilizes the high bandwidth of the PCI Express Gen3 interface, ensuring rapid data exchange between the server and storage devices. The adapter features quad-port SAS connectivity, enabling multiple high-speed connections to SAS drives or expanders, which is crucial for building scalable and performant storage solutions. With a 6Gb/s interface speed per port, the 00FW846 provides excellent throughput for demanding applications. While the exact cache size isn't explicitly stated in this title, similar IBM adapters (like the 57B1) often come with 12GB of cache memory. This substantial cache significantly accelerates RAID operations by buffering data, reducing latency, and improving overall I/O performance, which is vital for databases, virtualization, and other I/O-intensive workloads. This RAID adapter is designed to offer advanced data protection and performance optimization through its RAID capabilities. It allows for the configuration of various RAID levels to ensure data redundancy, fault tolerance, and enhanced read/write speeds. The IBM 00FW846 is a critical component for organizations seeking to build reliable, high-availability, and high-performance storage infrastructures within their IBM server ecosystems.
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