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IBM ASR-3225S/256MB Dual Port Raid Controller 256Mb+ Bat Card (Pk3F 2-B27-1C)
- Type: Dual Port RAID Controller
- Cache: 256MB Battery Backup Cache (BBC) card
- Interface: SAS/SATA
- Ports: Dual Port
- RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 (configuration dependent)
- Designed for IBM Servers
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Product Overview
The IBM ASR-3225S/256MB is a Dual Port RAID Controller with a 256MB battery backup cache card. This controller is designed to manage multiple hard drives in a RAID configuration, enhancing data redundancy and performance for servers.
Technical Information
| SKU | ASR-3225S/256MB |
| Product Type | Dual Port RAID Controller |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Type | Battery Backup Cache (BBC) |
| Brand | IBM |
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
Product Description
The IBM ASR-3225S/256MB is a high-performance RAID controller engineered to provide advanced data protection and improved storage performance for IBM server environments. This controller facilitates the creation of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations, which are essential for ensuring data availability and integrity. By combining multiple physical disk drives into one or more logical units, RAID arrays can offer fault tolerance against drive failures and boost read/write speeds. This specific model features dual ports, allowing for flexible connectivity options and potentially higher throughput. A key component is the integrated 256MB Battery Backup Cache (BBC) card. This battery backup unit protects the data stored in the controller's cache memory in the event of a sudden power loss, preventing data corruption and ensuring that write operations are completed safely once power is restored. The 256MB cache size is suitable for a range of transactional workloads. The ASR-3225S/256MB supports various RAID levels, typically including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balance), RAID 10 (striped mirrors), and RAID 50 (striped RAID 5 sets). This versatility allows administrators to tailor storage solutions to specific application requirements, balancing performance, capacity, and data protection needs within their IBM server infrastructure.
