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46C7171 - IBM ServeRAID MR10IE SAS PCI-Express RAID Controller for BladeCenter HS12 / HS22
- SATA/300 and SAS support for versatile drive connectivity
- PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- Provides reliable data protection and performance enhancement
- Hot-swap drive support
- Integrated management capabilities
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Key specifications
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- SATA/300, SAS
- Bus Interface
- PCI Express x8
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1, 10
- Form Factor
- PCIe Add-in Card
- Compatibility
- IBM System x Servers
- Cache
- N/A (typically no cache on this model)
Product details
The IBM 46C7171 ServeRAID is a SATA/300 SAS PCIe x8 RAID controller designed for IBM System x servers. It offers advanced storage management and data protection features for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Interface | SATA/300, SAS |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10 |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM System x Servers |
| Cache | N/A (typically no cache on this model) |
| Drive Support | Up to 8 drives (typical for this controller) |
Description
The IBM 46C7171 ServeRAID controller is a robust storage solution tailored for IBM System x servers, offering a blend of SATA and SAS interface support. This dual interface capability allows for flexible integration with both SATA hard drives and SAS drives, providing administrators with options to balance cost, performance, and capacity in their storage configurations. The controller utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface, ensuring ample bandwidth for high-speed data transfers essential for server workloads. This RAID controller focuses on providing essential data protection and performance improvements through its support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. RAID 0 offers striping for enhanced performance, while RAID 1 provides mirroring for data redundancy. RAID 10 combines striping and mirroring for a balance of both speed and fault tolerance. These configurations are crucial for maintaining data integrity and ensuring continuous operation of critical applications. Designed specifically for IBM System x servers, the 46C7171 ensures seamless integration and compatibility within the IBM ecosystem. It typically supports hot-swapping of drives, allowing for drive replacement without system downtime, which is a critical feature for enterprise environments demanding high availability. The controller also includes integrated management features, simplifying the administration and monitoring of the storage array.
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