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47C8657 - IBM ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for System x
- IBM ServeRAID Controller Card.
- 1GB cache memory.
- Provides hardware RAID capabilities.
- Enhances data protection and redundancy.
- Improves storage performance (read/write speeds).
- Supports various RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10).
- Designed for IBM System x servers.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- RAID Controller Card
- Brand
- IBM
- Series
- ServeRAID
- Cache Memory
- 1GB
- RAID Levels Supported
- Varies (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10)
- Compatibility
- IBM Servers (e.g., System x)
Product details
The IBM 47C8657 ServeRAID is a 1GB RAID controller card designed to provide advanced data protection and performance enhancement for IBM servers. It enables the creation of RAID arrays using connected hard drives, ensuring data redundancy and faster access speeds.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Brand | IBM |
| Series | ServeRAID |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 1GB |
| RAID Levels Supported | Varies (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) |
| Compatibility | IBM Servers (e.g., System x) |
Description
The IBM 47C8657 ServeRAID controller card is a dedicated hardware solution engineered to manage and protect data stored on connected hard drives within IBM server environments. Featuring 1GB of onboard cache memory, this controller significantly accelerates storage operations by temporarily holding frequently accessed data, thereby reducing latency and improving both read and write performance. The cache memory is crucial for optimizing the performance of RAID arrays, especially under heavy I/O loads. As a hardware RAID controller, the 47C8657 offloads the complex calculations required for RAID operations from the server's main CPU. This dedicated processing ensures that the server's resources are available for applications, while the controller efficiently manages data redundancy and integrity. It supports a range of standard RAID levels, typically including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy), allowing administrators to configure storage according to their specific needs for speed and data protection. This ServeRAID controller is designed for seamless integration into IBM servers, particularly within the System x family. Its primary purpose is to provide a robust and reliable storage foundation for critical business applications, ensuring data availability and minimizing the risk of data loss due to drive failures. The 1GB cache is a substantial amount for its generation, contributing to its capability in handling demanding enterprise workloads.
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