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IBM 02R0998 ServeRAID Ultra320 SCSI 256MB PCI Express Raid Controller
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- Supports Ultra320 SCSI drives
- 256MB cache memory for enhanced data throughput
- Hardware RAID support for levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Provides robust data protection and fault tolerance
- Designed for IBM server systems
- Optimized for demanding enterprise storage needs
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Product Overview
The IBM 02R0998 ServeRAID is a PCI Express RAID controller equipped with 256MB of cache memory. It supports Ultra320 SCSI drives, offering advanced storage performance and data redundancy features for enterprise server applications.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Bus Type | PCIe x4 |
| SCSI Protocol | Ultra320 SCSI |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Connectors | Internal/External SCSI connectors |
| Form Factor | Full-height, half-length |
Product Description
The IBM 02R0998 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed to enhance the capabilities of enterprise servers. It features a PCI Express interface, ensuring a high-speed connection to the host system for efficient data management. This controller is specifically designed to work with Ultra320 SCSI drives, a robust interface known for its speed and reliability in demanding server environments, making it suitable for critical data storage applications. With 256MB of onboard cache memory, the 02R0998 controller significantly accelerates storage performance by buffering data for both read and write operations. This larger cache allows for more efficient handling of multiple I/O requests and helps to optimize data flow, leading to reduced latency and increased throughput. The controller provides hardware-level RAID support for various configurations, including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors), offering flexibility in creating storage arrays that balance performance, capacity, and data protection. This ServeRAID controller is engineered for reliability and performance within IBM server platforms. By managing RAID functions at the hardware level, it offloads processing from the host CPU, ensuring that system resources are dedicated to running applications. The 02R0998 is an excellent choice for environments requiring high data availability and integrity, such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and other I/O-intensive applications where consistent performance and data protection are critical.
