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IBM 46K4931 2-Ports SAS 3Gb/s PCI Express x8 RAID Controller Card
- 2-Port SAS 3Gb/s RAID Controller
- PCI Express x8 Interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Enhances data redundancy and availability
- Improves storage I/O performance
- Designed for enterprise server environments
- IBM branded for reliability
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Product Overview
The IBM 46K4931 is a high-performance RAID controller card featuring 2 ports and supporting SAS 3Gb/s interface speeds. It utilizes a PCI Express x8 slot for connectivity, providing robust data protection and enhanced storage performance for servers and workstations.
Technical Information
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Ports | 2 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 46K4931 |
Product Description
The IBM 46K4931 is a sophisticated RAID controller designed to provide advanced storage management capabilities for servers and high-performance workstations. With its dual SAS 3Gb/s ports, it allows for the connection of multiple hard drives or SSDs, enabling configurations that prioritize data redundancy, performance, or a balance of both. The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0 for striping (performance), RAID 1 for mirroring (redundancy), RAID 5 for striping with parity (balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 for striped mirrors (high performance and redundancy). Leveraging the PCI Express x8 interface, this RAID controller ensures high bandwidth communication with the host system, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing data transfer rates. This is crucial for applications that are I/O intensive, such as databases, virtualization environments, and video editing. The controller's onboard processing power offloads RAID calculations from the CPU, further improving overall system performance and efficiency. This IBM-branded controller is built for reliability and is a suitable choice for enterprise environments where data integrity and uptime are paramount. It offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing storage capabilities, providing essential features for data protection and performance optimization without requiring a complete system overhaul. Compatibility with specific server models and operating systems should be verified.
