53P2243 - IBM 2778 SCSI RAID Controller 3X 68-Pin PCI Battery

SKU 53P2243

Functionality: RAID management and data protection

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SKU: 53P2243
Part Number: 53P2243
Product Type: RAID Controller Card
Interface: SCSI3
Connector: 68-Pin
Bus Type: PCI

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The IBM 53P2243 is a SCSI RAID controller card, specifically a SCSI3 PCI card with a 68-pin connector. It is designed for use in servers and storage systems requiring high-performance SCSI connectivity and RAID capabilities.

Specifications

SKU: 53P2243
Part Number: 53P2243
Product Type: RAID Controller Card

Interface: SCSI3
Connector: 68-Pin
Bus Type: PCI

Description

The IBM 53P2243 is a high-performance RAID controller card that utilizes the SCSI3 interface, featuring a standard 68-pin connector for connecting to SCSI devices. This card is designed to be installed in a PCI slot on a server or workstation motherboard, providing the necessary hardware for managing multiple SCSI hard drives in a RAID configuration. By implementing RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, the 53P2243 allows for improved data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance. Depending on the configured RAID level (e.g., RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 for balance, RAID 10 for performance and redundancy), it can protect data against single or multiple drive failures and accelerate read/write operations. This controller is suitable for environments that rely on SCSI storage, offering a reliable solution for data storage and management. Its PCI interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of older and some newer server systems that still feature PCI expansion slots. The 68-pin connector is standard for many SCSI Ultra, Ultra Wide, and Ultra2 Wide devices.

Condition: Refurbished