21H9185 - IBM ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller

SKU 21H9185

Brand IBM

Supports SATA drives.
PCIe interface for system connectivity.
ServeRAID-7t technology for storage management.
Hardware RAID capabilities for data redundancy.
Designed for IBM server environments.
Enables connection of multiple SATA devices.

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Key specifications

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Interface: SATA
Bus Type: PCIe
Controller Type: SATA RAID Controller
RAID Support: Hardware RAID (Levels vary)
Cache Memory: Varies, often 128MB or 256MB

Product details

The IBM 21H9185 ServeRAID-7t is a SATA controller card designed to provide reliable storage connectivity for IBM systems. It focuses on SATA drive support and offers essential RAID functionalities for data management and protection.

Technical Information

Interface	SATA
Bus Type	PCIe
Controller Type	SATA RAID Controller

Additional Specifications

RAID Support	Hardware RAID (Levels vary)
Cache Memory	Varies, often 128MB or 256MB

Description

The IBM 21H9185 ServeRAID-7t is a dedicated SATA controller card engineered to enhance the storage capabilities of IBM servers. It provides a robust interface for connecting and managing multiple SATA hard drives or SSDs. The card utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) bus, ensuring high-speed data transfer between the storage devices and the server's main system, which is crucial for maintaining performance in data-intensive applications. The ServeRAID-7t technology integrated into this card offers advanced features for storage management and data protection. This controller supports hardware RAID configurations, allowing users to implement various RAID levels (such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) to achieve desired levels of data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance. By handling RAID calculations in hardware, the controller offloads the main CPU, leading to improved system efficiency and faster storage operations. This makes the 21H9185 a reliable choice for environments where data integrity and continuous availability are paramount. Designed specifically for IBM server platforms, the 21H9185 ensures seamless integration and compatibility. It is an effective solution for expanding storage capacity, improving data protection strategies, and optimizing the performance of SATA-based storage subsystems. Its focus on SATA drives makes it a cost-effective yet powerful option for businesses looking to build reliable and efficient storage infrastructures within their IBM server environments.

Condition: Refurbished