02R0998 - IBM ServeRAID 6M Dual Channel PCI-x 133MHz Ultra-320 SCSI Controller with Standard Bracket 256MB Cache and Battery

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.

Condition: Refurbished