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IBM 1814-70A-BASE-ESM Ds4700 Esm Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 1x1024MB Cache Base & Redundant Controller
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for high-speed storage access.
- Includes 1x1024MB cache for improved performance.
- Base and redundant controller configuration for high availability.
- Designed for the IBM DS4700 storage system.
- Provides robust storage management features.
- Supports enterprise-level data access and performance.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Cache
- 1x1024MB
- System
- IBM DS4700
Product details
The IBM 1814-70A-BASE-ESM is a base and redundant controller unit for the DS4700 storage system, featuring 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. It includes 1x1024MB of cache memory, enhancing data access performance and system responsiveness. This controller is designed to provide high availability and robust storage management capabilities for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 1x1024MB |
| System | IBM DS4700 |
Description
The IBM 1814-70A-BASE-ESM serves as the core control unit for the IBM DS4700 storage array, offering a high-availability solution through its base and redundant controller design. This configuration ensures continuous operation and data access even in the event of a single controller failure, a critical requirement for mission-critical enterprise applications. The controllers are equipped with 1024MB of cache memory, which significantly accelerates read and write operations by storing frequently accessed data closer to the processors. With a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, these controllers provide a high-bandwidth connection to the storage network, enabling rapid data transfer between servers and the DS4700 array. This speed is essential for demanding workloads such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing, where low latency and high throughput are crucial for optimal application performance. The Fibre Channel technology ensures reliable and efficient data communication within the Storage Area Network (SAN). This unit is specifically designed as part of the IBM DS4700 storage solution, integrating seamlessly to provide advanced storage management and data protection features. It allows for efficient management of disk resources, RAID configurations, and data services, making it a comprehensive solution for enterprise storage needs. The redundant nature of the controllers, combined with the high-speed interface and ample cache, makes the 1814-70A-BASE-ESM a robust foundation for demanding storage environments.
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