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IBM 39R8729 ServeRAID 8i SAS 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card
- 256MB Cache Memory
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) support
- PCI Express interface
- RAID controller functionality
- Enhances storage performance and reliability
- Designed for IBM servers
- Supports multiple RAID levels
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Product Overview
The IBM 39R8729 is a ServeRAID 8i SAS RAID controller card. It features 256MB of cache memory and connects via a PCI Express interface, offering enhanced storage performance and data protection for IBM servers.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | SAS |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 39R8729 |
Product Description
The IBM 39R8729 ServeRAID 8i controller card is a high-performance storage adapter designed to provide advanced RAID capabilities for IBM server systems. It supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives, offering superior speed and scalability compared to older SCSI or SATA interfaces for enterprise storage needs. This controller is crucial for building reliable and high-performance storage arrays. Featuring 256MB of onboard cache memory, the 39R8729 accelerates data transfer operations by buffering frequently accessed data and commands. This cache significantly improves read and write performance, reducing latency and increasing the overall throughput of the storage subsystem. The controller utilizes a PCI Express interface, ensuring a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, which is essential for handling the demands of modern applications and large datasets. This ServeRAID controller enables the implementation of various RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10), providing options for data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. By configuring drives in a RAID array, businesses can protect their critical data against single drive failures and enhance data access speeds. The IBM 39R8729 is a key component for ensuring data integrity and maximizing storage efficiency in demanding server environments.
