00J0441 - IBM T20 3-Port SAS 6GB PCI Express x2 1.8GB Cache RAID Controller

SKU 00J0441

Brand IBM

Type: SAS RAID Controller
Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8
SAS Speed: 6Gb/s
Cache Memory: 8GB
RAID Levels Supported: Typically includes RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Connectors: Multiple internal/external SAS ports (e.g., SFF-8087/SFF-8088)
Designed for enterprise servers
Enhances data redundancy and performance

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Controller Type: SAS RAID Controller
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
SAS Speed: 6Gb/s
Cache Memory: 8 GB
RAID Support: Multiple Levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
Manufacturer: IBM

Product details

The IBM 00J0441 is a 6Gb/s SAS 8GB PCI Express RAID controller. It provides advanced storage management capabilities, including RAID configurations, for SAS drives via a high-speed PCIe 2 x8 interface.

Technical Information

Controller Type	SAS RAID Controller
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
SAS Speed	6Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Cache Memory	8 GB
RAID Support	Multiple Levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
Manufacturer	IBM

Description

The IBM 00J0441 is a high-performance RAID controller designed to manage SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) storage devices within enterprise server environments. It connects to the server's motherboard via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot, providing a substantial bandwidth of 4 GB/s (in each direction) for rapid data transfer between the controller and the system's CPU and memory. This makes it suitable for demanding I/O workloads. This controller supports SAS drives operating at 6Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of modern SAS hard drives and SSDs. A key feature is its 8GB cache memory, which significantly accelerates RAID operations by buffering data during read and write requests. This cache, often protected by battery backup (BBU) or flash-based write protection (FBWC), helps to improve performance, especially for write-intensive tasks and complex RAID levels like RAID 5 and RAID 6. The controller enables the creation of various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity), RAID 6 (striping with dual parity), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors). These configurations enhance data protection against drive failures and can also improve storage performance. With multiple SAS ports (typically SFF-8087 for internal or SFF-8088 for external connections), it can manage a significant number of drives, making it a versatile solution for expanding and protecting storage in servers.

Condition: Refurbished