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IBM 42R8606 2-Ports SCSI Fibre Channel 5728 RAID Enablement Card
- 2-port Fibre Channel interface
- SCSI protocol support
- RAID enablement functionality
- Enhances storage performance and reliability
- Provides data protection through RAID levels
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- Supports high-speed data transfer to SANs
- Hot-swap capability for drives
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Product Overview
The IBM 42R8606 is a 2-port SCSI Fibre Channel RAID Enablement Card. It provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity and RAID functionality for IBM servers, enhancing storage performance, reliability, and data protection.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel RAID Controller |
| Interface | SCSI / Fibre Channel |
| Fibre Channel Speed | Typically 2Gb/s or 4Gb/s (check specific model) |
| Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
| Compatibility | IBM System x |
Product Description
The IBM 42R8606 is a versatile adapter that combines Fibre Channel connectivity with RAID capabilities, designed to enhance the storage subsystem of IBM System x servers. It features two Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-speed connections to Storage Area Networks (SANs) for efficient access to external storage arrays. This dual-port design also supports redundant paths, crucial for maintaining data availability and application uptime in enterprise environments. Beyond just connectivity, the 42R8606 integrates RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality. This allows the server to manage multiple physical disks as a single logical unit, providing benefits such as improved performance through data striping and enhanced data protection through mirroring or parity. By handling RAID operations directly on the card, it offloads processing from the server's CPU, leading to better overall system performance. This card is particularly useful for configurations where direct-attached storage needs to be managed with RAID protection and also connected to a SAN. It supports SCSI protocols for internal disk management and Fibre Channel for SAN connectivity. The combination of high-speed Fibre Channel and robust RAID features makes the 42R8606 a valuable component for servers running critical applications that demand both performance and data integrity.
