43W8350 - IBM ServeRAID-8s PCI Express SAS / SATA Controller Card

SKU 43W8350

Brand IBM

Supports SATA/300 and SAS interfaces.
Features 256MB cache memory.
PCIe interface for host connectivity.
Provides RAID levels 0, 1, 10.
Designed for IBM System x servers.
Enhances storage performance and data protection.

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Key specifications

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Controller Type: RAID Controller
Interface: SATA/300, SAS
Cache Memory: 256MB
Bus Interface: PCIe
Brand: IBM
RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 10

Product details

The IBM 43W8350 ServeRAID is a SATA/300 SAS RAID controller designed for IBM servers, offering reliable data storage management. With 256MB of cache and a PCIe interface, it enhances storage performance and provides data redundancy options.

Technical Information

Controller Type	RAID Controller
Interface	SATA/300, SAS
Cache Memory	256MB

Additional Specifications

Bus Interface	PCIe
Brand	IBM
RAID Levels Supported	0, 1, 10

Description

The IBM 43W8350 ServeRAID controller is a robust storage solution engineered to enhance the performance and reliability of IBM System x servers. It supports both SATA/300 and SAS interfaces, providing flexibility in choosing storage drives for various application needs. This dual interface support allows organizations to leverage the cost-effectiveness of SATA drives or the higher performance and reliability of SAS drives within the same system, managed by a single controller. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, the 43W8350 accelerates data transfer operations by buffering frequently accessed data. This significantly improves read and write performance, reducing latency and boosting the overall responsiveness of storage-dependent applications. The controller utilizes a standard PCIe interface, ensuring high-speed communication with the server's motherboard and providing ample bandwidth for demanding I/O operations. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into compatible IBM server environments. This ServeRAID controller offers essential RAID capabilities, including support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. RAID 0 provides striping for performance, RAID 1 offers mirroring for data redundancy, and RAID 10 combines striping and mirroring for both performance and redundancy. These configurations help protect data against drive failures and improve storage throughput, making the 43W8350 a valuable component for maintaining data integrity and availability in business-critical applications.

Condition: Refurbished