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46C8933 - IBM ServeRAID m1015 SAS / SATA PCI Express RAID Controller
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s and SAS interfaces.
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface.
- Provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for data redundancy and performance.
- Designed for IBM servers and storage solutions.
- High-speed data transfer capabilities.
- Enhances storage performance and reliability.
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Key specifications
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- SATA 6Gb/s, SAS
- Host Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x8
- RAID Levels Supported
- 0, 1, 5, 10
- Form Factor
- PCIe Add-in Card
- Brand
- IBM ServeRAID
Product details
The IBM 46C8933 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed for IBM systems. It supports SATA 6Gb/s and SAS interfaces, offering flexibility for connecting both types of drives. With a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, it provides ample bandwidth for demanding storage I/O operations, and supports RAID configurations for data protection and performance.
Technical Information
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s, SAS |
| Host Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
| Brand | IBM ServeRAID |
Description
The IBM 46C8933 ServeRAID controller is a crucial component for enhancing storage capabilities within IBM server environments. It offers dual interface support, allowing seamless integration with both SATA 6Gb/s drives for cost-effective high-capacity storage and SAS drives for enterprise-grade performance and reliability. This versatility enables organizations to build storage solutions that meet a variety of needs, from bulk data storage to high-performance application backends. Leveraging the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, the controller ensures high-speed communication between the storage devices and the server's motherboard. This ample bandwidth is essential for supporting demanding I/O operations, such as those found in database servers, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters. The PCIe 2.0 standard provides sufficient throughput for most enterprise storage workloads. Furthermore, the 46C8933 supports essential RAID levels, including RAID 0 for striping across multiple drives to maximize performance, RAID 1 for mirroring to provide data redundancy, RAID 5 for a balance of performance and redundancy using parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of striping and mirroring. This RAID functionality is critical for protecting valuable data against drive failures and improving overall storage system availability and performance.
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