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IBM 97P5923 PCI Express,Fibre Channel Raid Controller
- PCI Express interface for high-speed server connectivity.
- Fibre Channel interface for SAN connectivity.
- Integrated RAID controller for data protection and performance.
- Supports multiple RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10).
- Enhances storage performance and reliability.
- Provides direct access to Fibre Channel storage arrays.
- Designed for enterprise server environments.
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Product Overview
The IBM 97P5923 is a PCI Express Fibre Channel RAID Controller. This card provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity and integrates RAID functionality for data protection and performance enhancement. It is designed for servers requiring direct access to SAN storage with integrated RAID capabilities.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 97P5923 |
Product Description
The IBM 97P5923 is a versatile adapter that combines the high-speed data transfer capabilities of Fibre Channel with the data redundancy and performance benefits of a RAID controller, all connected via the PCI Express bus. This integration allows servers to connect directly to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) while simultaneously managing multiple physical drives in a logical unit using various RAID configurations. This is particularly useful for applications that require both high I/O performance and robust data protection, such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and critical application servers. The PCI Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing the potential of the Fibre Channel interface. The Fibre Channel connectivity enables seamless integration into existing SAN infrastructures, providing reliable and low-latency access to shared storage resources. The onboard RAID controller supports a range of RAID levels, allowing administrators to choose the optimal balance between performance, capacity, and fault tolerance based on specific workload requirements. This controller card is designed for enterprise environments where data integrity and application availability are paramount. By providing both SAN connectivity and integrated RAID, the IBM 97P5923 simplifies server configurations and enhances the overall storage architecture. It represents a powerful solution for servers that need direct, high-performance, and protected access to storage resources within a SAN.
