39R8832 - IBM ServeRAID Storage 4MX Ultra-160 SCSI Controller Card

SKU 39R8832

Brand IBM

Interface: PCI-X
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/s
Host Bus Type: Ultra160 SCSI
Number of Internal Ports: 1 x 68-pin VHDCI
Number of External Ports: 1 x 68-pin VHDCI
Cache Memory: 64MB ECC SDRAM
Controller Chipset: LSI Logic

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RAID Controller Type: SCSI RAID Controller
RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 10
Interface: PCI-X
Host Bus Type: Ultra160 SCSI
Data Transfer Rate: 160 MB/s
Number of Internal Ports: 1 x 68-pin VHDCI

Product details

The IBM 39R8832 ServeRAID is an Ultra160 SCSI RAID Controller designed to provide advanced storage management capabilities for IBM servers. It supports various RAID levels to ensure data protection and performance optimization.

Technical Information

RAID Controller Type	SCSI RAID Controller
RAID Levels Supported	0, 1, 5, 10
Interface	PCI-X
Host Bus Type	Ultra160 SCSI
Data Transfer Rate	160 MB/s

Additional Specifications

Number of Internal Ports	1 x 68-pin VHDCI
Number of External Ports	1 x 68-pin VHDCI
Cache Memory	64MB ECC SDRAM
Chipset	LSI Logic

Description

The IBM 39R8832 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance storage solution built for IBM server platforms. It utilizes the Ultra160 SCSI interface, offering a maximum data transfer rate of 160 MB/s, which was a significant advancement for its time, enabling faster access to data and improved application responsiveness. The controller supports essential RAID levels including RAID 0 for striping (performance), RAID 1 for mirroring (redundancy), RAID 5 for striping with parity (balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 for mirrored stripes (high performance and redundancy). Designed with a PCI-X interface, the 39R8832 ensures robust connectivity and high bandwidth to the host system, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. It features both internal and external connectivity options, each utilizing a 68-pin VHDCI connector, allowing for flexible configuration with internal drives and external storage arrays. This dual-port design enhances its utility in various server configurations and expansion scenarios. Equipped with 64MB of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) SDRAM cache, the controller helps to buffer data and accelerate I/O operations, further boosting performance. The ECC capability is critical for maintaining data integrity in mission-critical applications, protecting against data corruption. The LSI Logic chipset powering the 39R8832 is known for its reliability and performance, making this ServeRAID controller a dependable choice for businesses seeking to enhance their storage infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished