IBM 74Y8896 6Gb/s SAS 8GB PCI Express 2 x8 Raid Controller

SKU 74Y8896

Brand IBM

6Gb/s SAS interface speed
8GB Cache Memory
PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8 host interface
Supports SAS and SATA drives
Hardware RAID controller
RAID levels typically include 0, 1, 5, 10
Designed for IBM servers and storage solutions
Enhances data protection and storage performance

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Controller Type: IBM 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller
Model Number: 74Y8896
Interface: 6Gb/s SAS
Cache Memory: 8GB
Host Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8
Drive Support: SAS, SATA

Product details

The IBM 74Y8896 is a 6Gb/s SAS 8GB PCI Express 2 x8 RAID controller. It provides advanced storage management and high-speed connectivity for IBM systems, supporting multiple SAS/SATA drives.

Technical Information

Controller Type	IBM 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller
Model Number	74Y8896
Interface	6Gb/s SAS
Cache Memory	8GB

Additional Specifications

Host Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Drive Support	SAS, SATA
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 10 (typical)

Description

The IBM 74Y8896 is a high-performance 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller card featuring a substantial 8GB of cache memory. This controller is designed to provide robust storage management capabilities and enhanced data protection for IBM server environments. The 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures high throughput for connecting SAS and SATA drives, while the PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface offers a fast connection to the system's motherboard, facilitating efficient data transfer. With its hardware RAID capabilities, the 74Y8896 supports various RAID levels, commonly including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). The large 8GB cache significantly accelerates I/O operations, especially for write-intensive workloads, by buffering data and allowing the controller to manage multiple requests efficiently. This makes it suitable for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization, and file servers. This controller is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM's server and storage infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. By offloading RAID calculations from the host CPU, it frees up system resources for running applications, thereby improving overall system efficiency. The IBM 74Y8896 represents a powerful solution for organizations looking to enhance their storage reliability, performance, and data integrity.

Condition: Refurbished