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IBM 43W4280 ServeRAID SATA/300 SAS 256MB PCIe Raid Controller
- Interface: PCIe
- Drive Support: SAS and SATA
- Cache Memory: 256MB
- RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Data Transfer Rate: SATA/300 (3Gb/s)
- Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card
- Designed for IBM ServeRAID solutions
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Product Overview
The IBM 43W4280 ServeRAID controller is a SAS/SATA RAID solution featuring 256MB of cache memory and a PCIe interface. It supports SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility for storage configurations and enhanced data protection.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe |
| Drive Support | SAS, SATA |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Data Transfer Rate | SATA/300 (3Gb/s) |
Product Description
The IBM 43W4280 ServeRAID controller is a versatile storage adapter designed to enhance the capabilities of IBM servers. It supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) drives, providing administrators with the flexibility to choose the most suitable storage media for their needs. This dual-drive support allows for mixed environments, combining the performance benefits of SAS with the cost-effectiveness of SATA. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, this controller significantly improves data throughput and system responsiveness. The cache acts as a high-speed buffer, reducing the time data spends waiting for disk access. It supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, offering robust options for data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. This broad RAID support makes it suitable for a wide array of applications, from basic mirroring to complex distributed parity configurations. Utilizing a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, the IBM 43W4280 ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, facilitating efficient data transfer. The controller's primary role is to manage multiple physical drives as logical units, providing advanced data protection against drive failures and improving overall storage performance. It is an integral component for maintaining data integrity and availability in demanding server environments.
