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IBM 572F PCI-X DDR 1.5GB Cache SAS Raid Adapter (44V4579)
- Type: SAS RAID Adapter
- Interface: PCI-X DDR
- Cache Memory: 1.5GB
- Brand: IBM
- Part Number: 572F
- Associated Part Number: 44V4579
- Provides SAS connectivity
- Supports RAID configurations for data protection
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Product Overview
The IBM 572F is a PCI-X DDR SAS RAID Adapter with 1.5GB of cache memory. It is designed to provide high-performance SAS connectivity and RAID functionality for servers, supporting older PCI-X DDR interfaces.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAS RAID Adapter |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 572F |
| Interface | PCI-X DDR |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 1.5GB |
| Associated Part Number | 44V4579 |
| SAS Speed | TBD |
| Number of Ports | TBD |
Product Description
The IBM 572F is a SAS RAID adapter designed for servers equipped with PCI-X DDR slots, an older but still relevant interface for high-performance I/O in certain enterprise environments. This adapter integrates SAS connectivity with RAID capabilities, allowing for the management of multiple SAS drives to provide data redundancy and performance enhancements. The inclusion of a substantial 1.5GB of cache memory is crucial for accelerating RAID operations, such as writes and reads, by buffering data and reducing latency. This adapter, also associated with the part number 44V4579, is built to deliver reliable storage performance for applications that require direct attached storage (DAS) or basic RAID configurations. While PCI-X DDR is a legacy interface compared to PCIe, it offered significant bandwidth in its time, and adapters like the 572F were designed to maximize its potential for storage connectivity. It is suitable for servers that may not have PCIe slots or require compatibility with existing PCI-X infrastructure. For organizations maintaining systems with PCI-X DDR slots, the IBM 572F provides a means to implement robust SAS storage solutions. It enables the use of SAS drives, known for their reliability and performance in enterprise settings, and offers RAID functionality to protect against data loss and improve I/O throughput. Compatibility checks with the specific server model and operating system are essential before deployment.
