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IBM 47C8669 ServeRAID M5200 Series 4GB Flash/RAID-5 Adapter
- 4GB Flash Memory for RAID configurations
- Designed for ServeRAID M5200 Series controllers
- Supports RAID-5 and other RAID levels
- Enhances RAID performance and data integrity
- Facilitates faster RAID rebuilds and improved I/O operations
- Provides non-volatile storage for RAID metadata and configuration
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Product Overview
The IBM 47C8669 is a ServeRAID M5200 Series adapter featuring 4GB of flash memory for RAID configurations. This adapter enhances performance and data protection for compatible IBM servers, supporting RAID-5 functionality.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Adapter |
| Memory Size | 4GB |
| Memory Type | Flash |
Additional Specifications
| Series | ServeRAID M5200 |
| RAID Support | RAID-5 |
Product Description
The IBM 47C8669 ServeRAID M5200 Series 4GB Flash/RAID-5 Adapter is a high-performance storage controller designed to enhance the capabilities of IBM's ServeRAID M5200 series of RAID controllers. This adapter significantly boosts storage performance and data protection by incorporating 4GB of flash memory. This flash memory serves as a non-volatile write cache, ensuring that data written to the RAID array is safely stored even in the event of a power outage, thereby preventing data loss and corruption. It also plays a crucial role in accelerating RAID rebuild operations. This adapter specifically supports RAID-5 configurations, which offer a good balance between performance, storage efficiency, and data redundancy by using distributed parity. The 4GB of flash memory allows for a substantial write cache, enabling the controller to acknowledge write operations much faster than writing directly to disk. This leads to improved application responsiveness and higher throughput for I/O-intensive workloads. The flash memory also provides a dedicated space for RAID controller firmware and configuration data, ensuring consistent operation. Engineered for seamless integration with compatible IBM servers and ServeRAID M5200 controllers, the 47C8669 is straightforward to install and configure. It is an essential component for businesses that require robust data protection, high availability, and optimized storage performance. By leveraging advanced features like flash-based write caching and support for RAID-5, this adapter helps ensure the integrity and accessibility of critical data while improving the overall efficiency of the server's storage subsystem.
