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IBM 00J0441 6Gb/s SAS 8GB PCI Express 2 x8 Raid Controller
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
