IBM 45W1566 1-Port PCI Express RAID Controller Card for DS8700

SKU 45W1566

Brand IBM

Interface: PCI Express.
Ports: 1-Port.
Functionality: RAID Controller.
Compatibility: IBM DS8700.
Enables advanced data protection and performance.
Designed for enterprise-level storage solutions.
Facilitates high-speed I/O operations.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller Card
Interface: PCI Express
Ports: 1
Compatibility: IBM DS8700

Product details

The IBM 45W1566 is a 1-Port PCI Express RAID Controller Card designed for the DS8700 storage system. It provides advanced RAID functionality and high-speed connectivity for enterprise storage management.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller Card
Interface	PCI Express

Additional Specifications

Ports	1
Compatibility	IBM DS8700

Description

The IBM 45W1566 is a specialized RAID controller card engineered specifically for integration with the IBM DS8700 storage system. This card plays a crucial role in managing the storage arrays within the DS8700, providing hardware-level RAID capabilities that enhance data redundancy, integrity, and performance. Featuring a PCI Express interface, the controller ensures high-speed communication between the storage system and its host. The single-port design is optimized for the architecture of the DS8700, allowing for efficient management of disk drives and RAID configurations. By offloading complex RAID calculations from the main system processors, this dedicated controller improves overall system efficiency and responsiveness. This RAID controller supports various RAID levels, enabling administrators to configure storage for optimal balance between performance, capacity, and fault tolerance based on application requirements. Its inclusion in the DS8700 signifies its importance in delivering a robust and reliable enterprise storage solution capable of handling demanding workloads and ensuring business continuity through advanced data protection mechanisms.

Condition: Refurbished