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IBM 44W3395 4GB ServeRAID M5200 Series Flash/RAID 5
- 4GB Flash Memory Module
- For IBM ServeRAID M5200 Series
- RAID 5 support
- Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC)
- Enhances RAID performance
- Provides data protection for cache
- Facilitates faster write operations
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Product Overview
The IBM 44W3395 is a 4GB Flash/RAID 5 upgrade module for the ServeRAID M5200 series controllers. It provides enhanced performance and data protection capabilities, including battery-backed write cache (BBWC) functionality.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Flash/RAID Module |
| Capacity | 4GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | ServeRAID M5200 Series |
| Features | Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) |
Product Description
The IBM 44W3395 is a specialized upgrade module designed to enhance the functionality of IBM's ServeRAID M5200 series RAID controllers. This module provides 4GB of flash memory, which is crucial for implementing advanced caching strategies that significantly boost storage performance. The primary benefit of this module is its role in enabling Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) technology. With BBWC, data written to the controller's cache is protected by a battery. In the event of a power failure or unexpected server shutdown, the data stored in the cache is preserved by the battery until power is restored. This prevents data loss and corruption, ensuring the integrity of write operations. Furthermore, the flash memory allows for faster write speeds, as the controller can acknowledge write operations more quickly, offloading the actual data writing to the drives later. This 4GB Flash/RAID 5 module is essential for environments that demand high I/O performance and robust data protection. It is particularly beneficial for applications involving frequent write operations, such as transactional databases, logging servers, and virtualized environments. By upgrading with the IBM 44W3395, users can achieve improved application responsiveness and greater data security for their ServeRAID M5200-based storage configurations.
