IBM 2064306-71 Serveraid 6I Raid Controller

SKU 2064306-71

Brand IBM

RAID controller for IBM servers
Supports various RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
Enhances data redundancy and fault tolerance
Improves storage performance through array striping
Connects to internal hard drives via SAS/SATA interfaces
Typically uses a PCI-X or PCIe interface for server connection

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Product Type: RAID Controller
Brand: IBM
Model: Serveraid 6I
Interface: PCI-X / PCIe (typical)

Product details

The IBM 2064306-71 Serveraid 6I is a RAID controller designed to provide advanced data protection and performance for IBM servers. It enables the configuration of multiple hard drives into RAID arrays for improved reliability and speed.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller
Brand	IBM

Additional Specifications

Model	Serveraid 6I
Interface	PCI-X / PCIe (typical)

Description

The IBM 2064306-71, identified as the Serveraid 6I RAID controller, is a crucial component for enhancing the storage capabilities of IBM server systems. This controller card allows for the implementation of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology, which is essential for protecting data against drive failures and improving overall storage performance. By combining multiple physical hard drives into logical units, it offers various levels of data redundancy and speed optimization. This RAID controller typically supports multiple RAID levels, such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). The specific RAID levels supported depend on the controller's firmware and hardware capabilities. It connects to the server's internal storage drives, usually via SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces, providing a robust and efficient way to manage the disk subsystem. Integration of the Serveraid 6I controller into an IBM server environment significantly boosts data availability and system uptime. In the event of a single drive failure, the system can continue to operate without data loss, and the failed drive can be replaced hot-swapped, minimizing downtime. Furthermore, the controller's ability to stripe data across multiple drives enhances read and write speeds, which is critical for performance-intensive applications and databases.

Condition: Refurbished