IBM 9406-5904 9406 PCI-X 1.5GB Cache SAS 3Gb/s Raid Adapter

SKU 9406-5904

Brand IBM

RAID Adapter for IBM iSeries/AS/400
Supports SAS 3Gb/s drives
1.5GB Cache Memory
Provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Enhances storage performance and data redundancy
Hot-swap drive support
Reliable data protection features

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller / Storage Adapter
System Compatibility: IBM iSeries / AS/400 (9406 system)
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
SAS Speed: 3 Gb/s
Cache Memory: 1.5 GB
RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (typical for this class)

Product details

The IBM 9406-5904 is a RAID adapter designed for IBM iSeries or AS/400 systems. It features a 1.5GB cache and supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives with a 3Gb/s interface speed, providing high-performance storage connectivity and data protection.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller / Storage Adapter
System Compatibility	IBM iSeries / AS/400 (9406 system)
Interface	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
SAS Speed	3 Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Cache Memory	1.5 GB
RAID Levels Supported	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (typical for this class)
Drive Support	SAS Hard Drives
Form Factor	Internal Adapter Card (PCI-X likely)

Description

The IBM 9406-5904 is a specialized RAID adapter engineered for IBM's iSeries and AS/400 server platforms, specifically designed to integrate with the 9406 system architecture. This adapter is crucial for managing and protecting data stored on internal drives. It utilizes the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, operating at 3Gb/s, which provides a robust and high-speed connection for SAS hard drives, known for their reliability and performance in enterprise environments. A key feature of this RAID adapter is its substantial 1.5GB of cache memory. This onboard cache significantly accelerates read and write operations by temporarily storing frequently accessed data and buffering write requests. The cache, combined with advanced RAID algorithms, allows the adapter to support various RAID levels, including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity), RAID 6 (striping with dual parity for enhanced fault tolerance), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors), among others. This ensures both high performance and data availability. The IBM 9406-5904 adapter is designed to provide enterprise-grade data protection and performance enhancement for the storage subsystem of the 9406 system. It likely supports hot-swappable drives, allowing drives to be replaced or added without shutting down the system, further minimizing downtime. This makes it an essential component for businesses relying on the iSeries or AS/400 for critical operations where data integrity and continuous availability are paramount.

Condition: Refurbished