IBM 57B8 SAS Raid Enablement Card for P520 PSeries Power5

SKU 57B8

Brand IBM

SAS RAID Enablement Card
Designed for IBM PSeries Power5 Systems
Provides RAID functionality (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
Enhances storage performance and data redundancy
Connects to SAS hard drives or SSDs
Part Number: 57B8
Manufacturer: IBM

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller Card
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
RAID Levels Supported: Typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (verify specific model)
System Compatibility: IBM PSeries Power5
Form Factor: PCI-e or Proprietary (verify specific model)
Number of Ports: Varies (typically 2 or 4 SAS ports)

Product details

The IBM 57B8 is a SAS RAID Enablement Card designed for PSeries Power5 systems. It provides enhanced storage capabilities and RAID functionality for servers utilizing the Power5 architecture.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller Card
Interface	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
RAID Levels Supported	Typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (verify specific model)
System Compatibility	IBM PSeries Power5

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	PCI-e or Proprietary (verify specific model)
Number of Ports	Varies (typically 2 or 4 SAS ports)
Part Number	57B8

Description

The IBM 57B8 is a specialized hardware component that enhances the storage capabilities of IBM's PSeries servers based on the Power5 processor architecture. This RAID enablement card allows for the configuration of multiple SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives into logical volumes, providing benefits such as improved data transfer speeds through striping (RAID 0) and enhanced data protection against drive failures through mirroring or parity (RAID 1, 5, 10). It is essential for environments where data integrity and storage performance are critical. This card interfaces with SAS hard drives or solid-state drives, offering a robust and scalable storage solution. The specific RAID levels supported and the number of drives that can be connected will depend on the exact implementation and firmware of the 57B8 card. It typically connects to the system via a PCI or PCI-X slot, depending on the specific PSeries model it is designed for. Its integration allows for advanced storage management features directly within the server hardware. For administrators of IBM Power5 systems, the 57B8 card is a key component for building reliable and high-performance storage subsystems. It enables features like hot-swapping of drives (if supported by the system chassis) and provides hardware-level RAID processing, offloading this task from the main system CPU. Proper installation and configuration, often involving the system BIOS or dedicated RAID management tools, are necessary to leverage its full capabilities.

Condition: Refurbished