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02R0968 - IBM ServeRAID 5I Storage Ultra-320 SCSI Controller without Battery
- Interface: PCI-X or PCI Express (depending on specific model variant)
- Storage Protocol: Ultra320 SCSI
- RAID Levels Supported: Typically includes 0, 1, 5, 10, 50
- Onboard Cache: Often includes onboard cache memory (e.g., 128MB or 256MB)
- Connectors: Supports multiple internal and external SCSI connections
- Designed for IBM eServer and System x servers
- Provides high-speed data transfer for SCSI storage
- Enables data redundancy and fault tolerance
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Key specifications
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- 02R0968
- Product Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCI-X / PCI Express (check specific model)
- Storage Protocol
- Ultra320 SCSI
- RAID Support
- 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 (common)
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
This is an IBM ServeRAID Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller, designed to provide advanced storage management and data protection for IBM servers. It supports various RAID levels, enabling flexible configuration for performance and redundancy.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 02R0968 |
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCI-X / PCI Express (check specific model) |
Additional Specifications
| Storage Protocol | Ultra320 SCSI |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 (common) |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 02R0968 ServeRAID controller is a robust storage solution designed to enhance the performance and reliability of IBM server environments. Leveraging the Ultra320 SCSI interface, it offers high-speed connectivity to SCSI hard drives, enabling efficient data transfer for demanding applications. This controller is crucial for businesses that rely on fast and dependable access to large volumes of data, such as those running critical databases, enterprise applications, or high-traffic file servers. This ServeRAID controller typically supports a range of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels, commonly including RAID 0 for performance enhancement through striping, RAID 1 for data mirroring to ensure redundancy, RAID 5 for a balance of performance and protection using distributed parity, and RAID 10 (or 1+0) for high performance and fault tolerance by combining mirroring and striping. The specific RAID levels supported may vary slightly depending on the exact firmware and hardware revision, but the core functionality provides administrators with the tools to build storage arrays that meet specific requirements for speed, data integrity, and uptime. Designed for integration into IBM's server platforms, the 02R0968 ensures compatibility and optimized performance within the IBM ecosystem. Many ServeRAID controllers of this era also feature onboard cache memory, which can significantly accelerate write operations by temporarily storing data before it is written to the drives. Some models may also include support for battery backup units (BBUs) or flash-backed write cache (FBWC) to protect cached data in the event of a sudden power failure, further enhancing data safety and system resilience. This controller is a key component for building reliable and high-performing storage subsystems in enterprise settings.
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