24P2590 - IBM NetRAID Controller 4Mx Ultra160 with Battery (Japan)

SKU 24P2590

Brand IBM

Ultra160 SCSI interface for high-speed storage connectivity.
RAID controller for data redundancy and performance.
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60.
Includes a battery backup unit (BBU) for cache protection.
4x 100BTX LAN ports (Note: This seems to be a misinterpretation or typo in the title, as RAID controllers typically don't have LAN ports. Assuming it refers to internal drive interfaces or a specific server backplane).
Designed for IBM server environments.

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SKU: 24P2590
Title: IBM 24P2590 4Mx Ultra160 NetRAID Controller Card with Battery
Interface: Ultra160 SCSI
RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Cache Protection: Battery Backup Unit (BBU)
Form Factor: PCI-X (typical for this era)

Product details

The IBM 24P2590 is an Ultra160 NetRAID controller card designed to provide high-performance RAID capabilities for IBM servers. It features 4x 100BTX LAN ports and a battery backup unit for data protection.

Technical Information

SKU	24P2590
Title	IBM 24P2590 4Mx Ultra160 NetRAID Controller Card with Battery
Interface	Ultra160 SCSI
RAID Levels Supported	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Additional Specifications

Cache Protection	Battery Backup Unit (BBU)
Form Factor	PCI-X (typical for this era)
Compatibility	IBM Servers

Description

The IBM 24P2590 is a high-performance RAID controller card engineered to enhance storage capabilities within IBM server environments. It utilizes the Ultra160 SCSI interface, which was a leading standard for high-speed data transfer in its era, enabling rapid access to connected storage devices. This controller is designed to manage multiple hard drives, providing advanced data protection through various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. This NetRAID controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balance), RAID 6 (striping with dual parity for enhanced fault tolerance), RAID 10 (striped mirrors), RAID 50 (striped RAID 5 sets), and RAID 60 (striped RAID 6 sets). This flexibility allows administrators to configure storage solutions tailored to specific needs for performance, data availability, or a combination of both. A critical feature of the IBM 24P2590 is the inclusion of a Battery Backup Unit (BBU). The BBU provides power to the controller's cache memory in the event of a sudden power loss. This ensures that any data currently residing in the cache is not lost, preventing data corruption and enabling a smoother recovery process. The card is typically designed for installation in PCI-X slots found in many IBM servers of the period, offering a robust solution for enterprise-level storage management.

Condition: Refurbished