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IBM 10N7432 PCI-X Disc/Tape Controller For P5-590
- Type: Disc/Tape Controller
- Interface: PCI-X
- Compatibility: IBM Power Systems (e.g., P5-590)
- Functionality: Manages disk and tape drives
- Designed for enterprise storage connectivity
- Ensures reliable data transfer for storage devices
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Product Overview
The IBM 10N7432 is a PCI-X Disc/Tape Controller designed for specific IBM Power Systems servers, such as the P5-590. It provides connectivity and control for disk and tape drives within these enterprise systems.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | Disc/Tape Controller |
| Bus Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM Power Systems (e.g., P5-590) |
| Functionality | Disk and Tape Drive Management |
Product Description
The IBM 10N7432 is a specialized controller card engineered to facilitate the connection and management of both disk storage devices and tape backup systems within compatible IBM Power Systems servers. Its primary role is to provide the necessary interface and control logic for these peripheral storage units, ensuring seamless data flow and reliable operation. Featuring a PCI-X (Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended) interface, this controller is designed for older generations of high-performance servers that utilized this bus architecture. PCI-X offered higher bandwidth than its predecessor, PCI, making it suitable for I/O-intensive tasks such as managing multiple disk drives or high-speed tape drives. The 10N7432 card would typically be installed in an available PCI-X slot within the server chassis. This controller is crucial for systems requiring direct attachment of storage devices, particularly in environments where dedicated disk arrays or tape libraries are used for data storage and backup. Its compatibility is specifically noted for IBM P5-590 servers, indicating its integration within IBM's enterprise server ecosystem. The 10N7432 ensures that these storage peripherals can communicate effectively with the server's processor and memory, supporting critical data management and backup operations.
