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IBM 1812-81A-BASE-ESM Esm Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Base & Redundant Controller
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for high-speed storage access.
- Base and redundant controller configuration for high availability.
- Designed for IBM DS storage systems.
- Ensures reliable data access and management.
- Supports enterprise-level storage performance.
- Facilitates efficient data transfer within the SAN.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- System
- IBM DS
Product details
The IBM 1812-81A-BASE-ESM is a base and redundant controller for the IBM DS storage system, featuring 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. It is designed to provide high availability and robust performance for enterprise storage environments. This controller unit ensures reliable data access and efficient management of storage resources.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| System | IBM DS |
Description
The IBM 1812-81A-BASE-ESM is a key component for IBM DS series storage systems, functioning as a base and redundant controller. This dual-controller setup is engineered to deliver high availability, ensuring uninterrupted data access for critical business operations. By providing redundancy, it mitigates the risk of downtime associated with single controller failures, making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments. Featuring a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, this controller enables high-speed data transfer between servers and the storage array. Fibre Channel technology is a standard in Storage Area Networks (SANs) for its performance, reliability, and low latency. The 4Gb/s speed offers substantial bandwidth, supporting intensive workloads such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing applications that require rapid data throughput. This controller unit integrates into the IBM DS storage architecture to provide comprehensive storage management capabilities. It allows for efficient provisioning of storage, implementation of RAID protection schemes, and utilization of advanced data services. The combination of redundant controllers, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, and robust management features makes the 1812-81A-BASE-ESM a reliable and performant solution for enterprise data storage requirements.
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