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IBM 271P8145 Fast T900 Enclosure RAID Controller Card for DS4500
- RAID Controller Card
- For IBM DS4500 Storage System
- Fast T900 Enclosure Compatible
- Manages RAID levels
- Facilitates data access
- Enterprise storage component
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Product Overview
The IBM 271P8145 is a Fast T900 Enclosure RAID Controller Card specifically designed for the IBM DS4500 storage system. It manages RAID configurations and data access for the enclosure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Compatibility | IBM DS4500 Storage System |
| Enclosure Type | Fast T900 |
Additional Specifications
| Functionality | RAID Management |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 271P8145 is a critical component within the IBM DS4500 storage system, specifically designed to function as a RAID controller for the Fast T900 enclosure. This card is responsible for managing the complex configurations of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) within the enclosure, ensuring data redundancy, performance optimization, and fault tolerance for the connected storage drives. As a RAID controller, the 271P8145 card dictates how multiple physical disk drives are combined to act as a single logical unit. It supports various RAID levels (such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, etc., depending on the specific DS4500 configuration), allowing administrators to choose the optimal balance between performance, data protection, and storage capacity based on their specific needs. The card handles the parity calculations and data striping required for these RAID configurations. This controller card is essential for the operation of the IBM DS4500, enabling efficient data access, transfer, and management for enterprise-level storage environments. Its role is to provide a high-performance interface between the storage drives in the enclosure and the host systems, ensuring reliable and fast access to stored data. The 271P8145 is a key element in maintaining the integrity and availability of data within the IBM storage solution.
