IBM 00FW850 SAS 6Gb/s PCI Express X8 Cache RAID Internal Adapter Card

SKU 00FW850

Brand IBM

Interface: SAS
Speed: 6Gb/s
RAID Support: Yes
Cache Memory: Included
Form Factor: PCI Express x8
Type: Internal Adapter Card
Model: 00FW850
Brand: IBM

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Brand: IBM
Model: 00FW850
Interface Type: SAS
Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
RAID Support: Yes
Cache Memory: Included

Product details

The IBM 00FW850 is an internal SAS 6Gb/s Cache RAID Adapter Card. It connects via a PCI Express x8 interface and includes cache memory to accelerate RAID operations, providing enhanced performance and data protection for IBM systems.

Technical Information

Brand	IBM
Model	00FW850
Interface Type	SAS
Data Transfer Rate	6Gb/s

Additional Specifications

RAID Support	Yes
Cache Memory	Included
Bus Interface	PCI Express x8
Type	Internal Adapter Card

Description

The IBM 00FW850 is an internal SAS RAID adapter card designed to provide advanced storage management and performance enhancements for IBM servers. This card operates at 6Gb/s SAS speeds, ensuring high throughput for connected SAS drives, including HDDs and SSDs. The inclusion of cache memory is a key feature, as it significantly accelerates RAID operations by buffering data, thereby reducing latency and improving the overall responsiveness of the storage subsystem. This adapter card supports RAID configurations, enabling users to implement various levels of data redundancy and performance optimization. By creating RAID arrays, businesses can protect their data against drive failures and enhance read/write performance for critical applications. The cache memory works in conjunction with the RAID functionality to further boost the efficiency of these operations, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. Utilizing a PCI Express x8 interface, the 00FW850 card benefits from the high bandwidth provided by the PCIe slot, ensuring that the controller can communicate effectively with the server's CPU. As an internal adapter card, it is designed for installation within the server chassis, directly connecting to the storage devices. The IBM 00FW850 is a crucial component for servers requiring robust, high-performance RAID capabilities with SAS connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished