IBM 25L5814 RS6000 PCI SSA RAID EL Adapter

SKU 25L5814

Brand IBM

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 5 for data protection and performance.
Utilizes PCI bus for high-speed data transfer.
Specifically designed for IBM RS6000 server platforms.
Features Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) interface for connecting drives.
Includes Error Correction Code (ECC) for data integrity.
EL (Enterprise Level) designation indicates robust build for server environments.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller Adapter
Interface: PCI
Drive Interface: SSA (Serial Storage Architecture)
Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5
Compatibility: IBM RS6000

Product details

The IBM 25L5814 is a PCI SSA RAID EL Adapter designed for RS6000 systems. It provides RAID functionality for Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) drives, enhancing data redundancy and performance.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller Adapter
Interface	PCI
Drive Interface	SSA (Serial Storage Architecture)

Additional Specifications

Supported RAID Levels	0, 1, 5
Compatibility	IBM RS6000

Description

The IBM 25L5814 RS6000 PCI SSA RAID EL Adapter is a specialized hardware component engineered to integrate and manage Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) drives within IBM's RS6000 server family. This adapter leverages the PCI bus architecture, a standard for high-speed peripheral connections in servers of that era, to ensure efficient data throughput between the storage devices and the main system. Its primary function is to provide robust data redundancy and performance enhancement through various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. Supporting critical RAID levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), and RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), the 25L5814 allows system administrators to configure their storage arrays according to specific needs for data availability and speed. The SSA interface is a key feature, offering a high-performance, fault-tolerant connection for compatible hard drives, which was a significant advancement in storage connectivity. The 'EL' designation signifies its suitability for enterprise-level deployments where reliability and uptime are paramount. This adapter is crucial for maintaining data integrity and operational continuity in demanding server environments. By offloading RAID processing from the main CPU, it frees up system resources for other tasks, further optimizing server performance. The inclusion of Error Correction Code (ECC) further bolsters data reliability by detecting and correcting single-bit errors that may occur during data transmission or storage, making it a dependable solution for mission-critical applications.

Condition: Refurbished