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IBM 27H1180 4-Ports 64MB Cache SSA RAID Controller Card for RS6000
- 4-Port SSA (Serial Storage Architecture) interface
- 64MB integrated cache memory
- RAID controller functionality for data redundancy and performance
- Designed for IBM RS6000 server platforms
- Supports various RAID levels for flexible storage configurations
- Enhances I/O performance for storage-intensive applications
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Product Overview
The IBM 27H1180 is a 4-port SSA RAID controller card designed for RS6000 servers. It features a 64MB cache to enhance RAID performance and data reliability.
Technical Information
| Port Type | SSA (Serial Storage Architecture) |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Cache Memory | 64MB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Controller | Yes |
| Form Factor | Controller Card |
| Compatibility | IBM RS6000 |
Product Description
The IBM 27H1180 is a specialized RAID controller card engineered to provide robust storage management capabilities for IBM's RS6000 server line. Its architecture is built around Serial Storage Architecture (SSA), a high-performance interface known for its reliability and speed in connecting storage devices. This controller is equipped with 64MB of onboard cache memory, which plays a crucial role in accelerating read and write operations by buffering data, thereby reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness under heavy I/O loads. This controller card supports various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels, allowing system administrators to configure their storage subsystems for optimal balance between performance, data redundancy, and capacity. By implementing RAID, users can protect their critical data against drive failures through techniques like mirroring or parity, while also potentially increasing throughput by striping data across multiple disks. The 4-port design offers ample connectivity for multiple SSA drives or expanders, facilitating scalable storage solutions. Designed as a plug-in card for the RS6000 platform, the 27H1180 integrates seamlessly into the server's existing infrastructure. Its primary function is to offload RAID processing from the host CPU, dedicating its own resources to managing the storage array. This results in improved system performance and stability, making it an essential component for environments requiring high availability and dependable data access, such as database servers, file servers, and other mission-critical applications.
