39J4996 - IBM PCI-x DDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

SKU 39J4996

Brand IBM

2-Port Ultra320 SCSI interface
PCI Express (PCIe) host interface
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
DDR memory for accelerated RAID operations
Designed for IBM server platforms
Enables high-throughput data transfer to SCSI devices
Provides robust data protection and fault tolerance
Optimized for demanding enterprise storage workloads

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Key specifications

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Ports: 2-Port SCSI
SCSI Standard: Ultra320
Host Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Memory: DDR

Product details

The IBM 39J4996 is a 2-port Ultra320 SCSI PCI Express RAID adapter, similar to the 39J2012, offering high-speed storage connectivity and data protection for IBM servers. It utilizes the PCI Express interface for enhanced bandwidth and supports various RAID levels for data redundancy and performance.

Technical Information

Ports	2-Port SCSI
SCSI Standard	Ultra320
Host Interface	PCI Express (PCIe)

Additional Specifications

RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Memory	DDR

Description

The IBM 39J4996 is a high-performance RAID adapter designed to equip IBM servers with advanced storage connectivity and data protection features. It is equipped with two Ultra320 SCSI ports, which are capable of delivering high bandwidth for connecting multiple high-performance SCSI drives. The Ultra320 standard represents a significant advancement over previous SCSI generations, offering faster data transfer rates essential for I/O-intensive applications and large storage configurations. This adapter utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) interface for its connection to the server's motherboard. PCIe offers substantially more bandwidth than traditional PCI slots, allowing the RAID controller to communicate more effectively with the system's CPU and memory. This improved communication channel is vital for maximizing the performance of the connected storage devices and for efficiently handling the complex calculations required for hardware RAID operations. Furthermore, the IBM 39J4996 includes DDR memory, which is dedicated to accelerating the RAID processing tasks. This onboard memory is particularly beneficial when implementing advanced RAID levels such as RAID 5, 6, 50, and 60, as it significantly reduces the computational overhead on the server's main processor. With support for a wide array of RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60), this adapter provides the flexibility to configure storage arrays that meet diverse requirements for performance, data redundancy, and fault tolerance, making it a powerful solution for enterprise storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished