43W4280 - IBM ServeRAID-MR10k Zero Channel SAS/SATA Controller 256MB Up to 300MBps

SKU 43W4280

Brand IBM

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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Key specifications

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Interface: PCIe
Drive Support: SAS, SATA
Cache Memory: 256MB
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Data Transfer Rate: SATA/300 (3Gb/s)

Product details

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)

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.

Condition: Refurbished