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44E8696 - IBM ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA RAID Controller
- PCI Express (PCIe) x8 interface
- Supports SATA and SAS drives
- ServeRAID functionality for hardware RAID
- Designed for IBM server environments
- Enables data redundancy and performance enhancement
- Hot-swap drive support (likely)
- High throughput for storage operations
- Advanced RAID levels supported (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
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Key specifications
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- PCIe x8
- Drive Support
- SATA, SAS
- Product Line
- ServeRAID
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 44E8696 ServeRAID controller is a PCIe x8 RAID controller designed for SATA and SAS interfaces. It provides advanced storage management and data protection capabilities for IBM servers.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe x8 |
| Drive Support | SATA, SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Product Line | ServeRAID |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 44E8696 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance hardware RAID solution designed to enhance the storage capabilities and data protection of IBM server systems. Featuring a PCIe x8 interface, it offers significantly increased bandwidth compared to x4 interfaces, allowing for faster data transfer rates between the storage devices and the server's CPU. This controller supports both SATA and SAS drives, providing flexibility in storage configuration to meet diverse performance and capacity needs. As a ServeRAID controller, the 44E8696 enables the implementation of hardware-based RAID arrays. This means that the complex calculations required for RAID operations are handled by dedicated hardware on the controller itself, freeing up the server's main processor for other tasks. This offloading results in improved overall system performance, especially under heavy I/O loads. It supports various RAID levels, offering options for data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. This controller is an integral part of IBM's storage solutions, designed for seamless integration into compatible IBM server platforms. It is crucial for businesses that require robust data protection, high availability, and optimized storage performance for their critical applications and data. The PCIe x8 interface ensures that the controller is not a bottleneck, even with high-speed SSDs or large numbers of HDDs.
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