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47C8661 - IBM ServeRAID M5200 Series 1GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade for System x3550 M4
- ServeRAID RAID Controller
- Manages and protects data on storage arrays
- Offers advanced RAID functionality
- Enhances storage performance
- Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Compatible with various IBM server models
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Key specifications
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- RAID Controller
- Series
- ServeRAID
Product details
The IBM 47C8661 is a ServeRAID RAID Controller, designed to manage and protect data on storage arrays within IBM servers. It offers advanced RAID functionality for improved performance and reliability.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Series | ServeRAID |
Description
The IBM 47C8661 ServeRAID RAID Controller is a hardware component designed to provide advanced storage management and data protection capabilities for IBM servers. This controller is responsible for managing multiple hard drives or SSDs, organizing them into logical units (arrays), and implementing various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels. By employing RAID configurations, the controller enhances data reliability through redundancy, fault tolerance, and improved performance through data striping and caching. This controller supports a range of RAID levels, such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and others, depending on the specific model and its capabilities. Each RAID level offers different trade-offs between performance, redundancy, and storage efficiency. For instance, RAID 1 provides mirroring for high data availability, while RAID 5 offers a balance of performance and redundancy using parity. The controller's onboard processor and memory are dedicated to managing these complex operations, offloading the burden from the server's main CPU and improving overall system efficiency. The IBM 47C8661 is typically integrated into IBM's server platforms to provide a robust and scalable storage solution. It is crucial for applications that require high data availability, performance, and protection against drive failures. Proper configuration and maintenance of the RAID controller and its associated drives are essential to ensure the integrity and accessibility of critical business data.
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