32H1614 - IBM PCI RAID controller

SKU 32H1614

Brand IBM

RAID Controller Card
Interface: PCI
Provides hardware RAID functionality
Supports various RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
Enhances data redundancy and fault tolerance
Improves storage performance through striping
Designed for IBM or compatible PCI-based servers
Manages multiple hard drives as a logical unit

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller Card
SKU: 32H1614
Interface: PCI
RAID Support: Yes (typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)

Product details

The IBM 32H1614 is a PCI RAID controller card, designed to manage multiple hard drives in a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configuration for enhanced data protection and performance.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller Card
SKU	32H1614

Additional Specifications

Interface	PCI
RAID Support	Yes (typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)

Description

The IBM 32H1614 is a PCI RAID controller card that enables the implementation of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology in servers equipped with PCI slots. This controller allows administrators to combine multiple physical hard drives into logical units, offering significant benefits in terms of data protection and performance. By providing hardware-based RAID processing, it offloads the computational burden from the host CPU, ensuring efficient operation and maintaining system responsiveness. This card typically supports common RAID levels such as RAID 0 for performance enhancement through data striping, RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy, and often RAID 5 or RAID 10 which offer a balance between performance and fault tolerance. The specific RAID levels supported may vary depending on the exact model and firmware, but the core function is to provide a more robust and capable storage subsystem than individual drives alone. Designed for compatibility with IBM servers and other systems utilizing the PCI bus, the 32H1614 is a valuable component for enhancing the reliability and speed of storage. It is particularly useful for applications that require high data availability and protection against drive failures, such as file servers, database servers, and critical application hosts. Its inclusion in a system significantly strengthens the data integrity and operational continuity.

Condition: Refurbished