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IBM 42D3347 2-Ports 70A Storage RAID Controller Card for DS4700
- 2-Port 70A Storage RAID Controller Card
- Designed for IBM DS4700
- Enables RAID configurations for data protection
- Provides high-speed data access to storage
- Supports enterprise-level storage management
- Hot-swappable for continuous operation
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D3347 is a 2-port 70A storage RAID controller card specifically designed for the IBM DS4700 storage system. It provides the necessary functionality for managing disk arrays and ensuring data redundancy and performance.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 42D3347 |
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Ports | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Amperage | 70A |
| Compatibility | IBM DS4700 |
Product Description
The IBM 42D3347 is a high-performance RAID controller card engineered to be a core component of the IBM DS4700 storage system. It features two 70A ports, which are crucial for connecting to the disk drives within the DS4700 enclosure and for establishing communication with the host servers. This controller is responsible for managing the RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, which are essential for data redundancy, fault tolerance, and improved I/O performance. By implementing various RAID levels (such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10), the 42D3347 controller card protects data against drive failures. It intelligently distributes data across multiple drives and can reconstruct lost data if a drive fails, ensuring business continuity. The controller's processing power offloads RAID calculations from the host CPU, leading to significant performance gains for storage-intensive applications. This controller card is designed for enterprise environments where data availability and performance are paramount. Its integration into the DS4700 system allows for scalable storage solutions that can meet the demands of growing businesses. The hot-swappable nature of the card ensures that it can be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the entire storage system, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
