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81Y4488 - IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade for System x
- ServeRAID Controller
- 512MB Cache Memory
- Provides advanced RAID capabilities
- Enhances storage performance and reliability
- Supports various RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- Facilitates efficient data protection and access
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Key specifications
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- 81Y4488
- Product Type
- RAID Controller
- Cache Memory
- 512MB
- RAID Levels Supported
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Compatibility
- IBM System x servers
Product details
The IBM 81Y4488 is a ServeRAID controller featuring 512MB of cache memory. It is designed to provide advanced RAID functionality and enhance storage performance for IBM servers.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 81Y4488 |
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Cache Memory | 512MB |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Compatibility | IBM System x servers |
Description
The IBM 81Y4488 ServeRAID controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed to deliver robust RAID functionality and improved data management for IBM System x servers. Equipped with 512MB of cache memory, this controller significantly accelerates I/O operations, reducing latency and enhancing the overall performance of storage subsystems. It is engineered to support a wide array of RAID levels, including advanced configurations like RAID 6 and RAID 60, providing superior data redundancy and protection against drive failures. This controller is crucial for organizations that require high levels of data availability and integrity. By implementing hardware RAID, the 81Y4488 offloads complex RAID calculations from the host CPU, freeing up server resources for applications. This results in better overall system performance, especially in environments with heavy transactional workloads, virtualization, or large databases. The IBM 81Y4488 is designed for seamless integration into compatible IBM System x servers, offering features such as online RAID level migration, RAID level conversion, and hot-spare support. These capabilities allow for flexible storage management and ensure continuous operation even during maintenance or in the event of a drive failure, making it an ideal solution for mission-critical applications.
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