74Y5856 - IBM SAS PCI Express RAID Adapter

SKU 74Y5856

Brand IBM

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for high-speed storage connectivity.
PCI Express interface for server integration.
Integrated 1.5GB cache memory for improved I/O performance.
Hardware RAID controller for advanced data protection and management.
Supports various RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) for flexible storage configurations.
Designed for IBM server platforms.
Provides reliable data storage and access for critical applications.

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Key specifications

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Model: 74Y5856
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Bus Type: PCI Express
Cache Memory: 1.5GB
Controller Type: Hardware RAID
Drive Support: Supports SAS and SATA drives

Product details

The IBM 74Y5856 is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID controller card designed for enterprise servers. It features a PCI Express interface and includes 1.5GB of cache memory to enhance storage performance and data handling capabilities.

Technical Information

Model	74Y5856
Interface	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Bus Type	PCI Express
Cache Memory	1.5GB

Additional Specifications

Controller Type	Hardware RAID
Drive Support	Supports SAS and SATA drives
Brand	IBM

Description

The IBM 74Y5856 is a robust SAS RAID controller card engineered to provide high-performance and reliable storage solutions for IBM enterprise servers. Utilizing the Serial Attached SCSI interface, it offers superior bandwidth and connectivity for multiple hard drives or SSDs, ensuring efficient data transfer rates essential for demanding server workloads. The card connects to the server's motherboard via a PCI Express slot, providing a high-speed link for data communication. A key feature of the 74Y5856 is its integrated 1.5GB of cache memory. This onboard cache significantly accelerates storage operations by temporarily holding frequently accessed data and buffering write operations. By reducing the need for direct access to slower storage media, the cache dramatically improves input/output (I/O) performance, leading to faster application response times and increased system throughput. This makes the controller particularly well-suited for I/O-intensive applications like databases, virtualization, and file servers. As a hardware RAID controller, the IBM 74Y5856 offers advanced data protection and management capabilities. It supports various RAID levels, allowing administrators to configure storage arrays for optimal balance between performance, redundancy, and capacity. This ensures data availability and fault tolerance against drive failures, critical for maintaining business continuity. The card is designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM server systems, providing a reliable and high-performance storage backbone.

Condition: Refurbished