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81Y4479 - IBM ServeRaid M5120 SAS / SATA PCI Express 3.0 X8 Controller
- Supports SATA/600 interface for fast data throughput.
- Equipped with 512MB cache memory for improved performance.
- Utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for high bandwidth.
- Compatible with both SATA and SAS drives.
- Designed for IBM ServeRAID series.
- Enhances storage performance and reliability in servers.
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Key specifications
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- SATA/600
- Cache
- 512MB
- Host Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x8
- Drive Support
- SATA/SAS
- Product Line
- ServeRAID
Product details
The IBM 81Y4479 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed for demanding server environments. It offers SATA/600 speeds and 512MB cache, leveraging a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for rapid data transfer.
Technical Information
| Interface | SATA/600 |
| Cache | 512MB |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Support | SATA/SAS |
| Product Line | ServeRAID |
Description
The IBM 81Y4479 ServeRAID controller is engineered to provide robust and efficient storage connectivity for IBM servers. It supports the SATA/600 standard, enabling data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per drive, which is crucial for high-performance applications and large datasets. The inclusion of 512MB of cache memory significantly accelerates read and write operations by buffering frequently accessed data, thereby reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness. Leveraging the PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, this controller offers a substantial bandwidth of up to 8 GT/s per lane, ensuring that the storage subsystem is not a bottleneck for the server's processing capabilities. This high-speed interface is ideal for environments that require rapid access to data, such as database servers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. The controller's ability to support both SATA and SAS drives provides flexibility in storage configurations, allowing for a mix of high-capacity HDDs and high-speed SSDs. Designed as part of the IBM ServeRAID family, the 81Y4479 is built for reliability and enterprise-grade performance. It is suitable for a wide range of server models that require advanced storage management features, RAID capabilities, and high availability. This controller is a key component for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure for speed, capacity, and data integrity.
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