IBM 13N1808 Mt1701 ISCSI Controller No-Memory Module 13N1808

Product Description

The IBM 13N1808 is an iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) controller, a network protocol that allows block-level storage access over standard Ethernet networks. This type of controller is crucial for implementing network-attached storage (NAS) or storage area networks (SANs) using iSCSI, enabling servers to access storage resources as if they were locally attached drives. The 'no memory module included' specification suggests that this is either a base card requiring a separate memory upgrade for full functionality or a specific variant where memory is user-supplied or not required for its intended operation. This controller is designed to integrate into IBM server platforms, providing a dedicated hardware solution for iSCSI connectivity. By offloading iSCSI processing from the host CPU, it can improve server performance and reduce latency, especially in high-throughput storage environments. It likely connects via a PCI or PCIe slot, depending on the server generation it was designed for, and utilizes standard Ethernet ports for network connectivity. The primary benefit of using an iSCSI controller like the 13N1808 is the ability to leverage existing Ethernet infrastructure for storage networking, offering a cost-effective alternative to Fibre Channel SANs. It is particularly useful for virtualized environments, server consolidation, and centralized storage management, allowing for flexible and scalable storage solutions. The absence of an included memory module might indicate a specific use case or a requirement for customization based on performance needs.