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IBM 71P8145 1742-90U RAID Controller Card for DS4500
- IBM Part Number: 71P8145
- System Compatibility: IBM 1742-90U DS4500
- Module Type: RAID Controller Card
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Designed for enterprise storage arrays
- Provides data redundancy and performance enhancement
- Supports advanced RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
- Hot-swappable for non-disruptive maintenance
- Key component for DS4500 storage performance and reliability
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Product Overview
The IBM 71P8145 is a RAID controller card specifically designed for the IBM 1742-90U DS4500 storage system. It manages disk arrays to provide high availability and performance for the storage subsystem.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 71P8145 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Compatibility | IBM 1742-90U DS4500 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS |
| Features | RAID, Data Management |
| Form Factor | Module |
Product Description
The IBM 71P8145 is a critical RAID controller card engineered exclusively for the IBM 1742-90U DS4500 storage system. This controller is the heart of the DS4500's storage subsystem, responsible for managing the multiple hard drives within the system to provide high levels of data availability, integrity, and performance. It utilizes SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology, which offers high bandwidth and reliable connectivity for enterprise-class storage environments. This RAID controller supports a range of advanced RAID levels, typically including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. These configurations allow for flexible implementation of data protection strategies, from simple mirroring for redundancy to complex parity calculations for fault tolerance against single or multiple drive failures. By intelligently managing data distribution and error checking across the disk array, the 71P8145 ensures that data remains accessible and protected even in the event of hardware failures. Designed as a hot-swappable component, the IBM 71P8145 enables administrators to replace or upgrade the controller without powering down the DS4500 system. This feature is crucial for maintaining continuous operation and minimizing downtime in mission-critical data center environments. The performance and reliability of the 71P8145 are essential for the overall functionality and efficiency of the IBM DS4500 storage solution.
