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ASR3225 - IBM ServeRAID-6M PCI-x Ultra320 SCSI Controller (256MB Cache)
- ServeRAID Ultra320 SCSI controller
- 256MB cache memory
- PCI Express interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- High-speed SCSI connectivity
- Enhanced data protection and availability
- Optimized storage performance with larger cache
- Designed for IBM System x servers
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Key specifications
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- ASR3225
- Product Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Cache Memory
- 256MB
- Bus Type
- Ultra320 SCSI
- RAID Levels Supported
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Product details
The IBM ASR3225 ServeRAID Ultra320 SCSI 256MB PCI Express Raid Controller is a high-performance storage adapter designed for IBM servers. It provides advanced RAID capabilities for SCSI hard drives, enhancing data redundancy, performance, and reliability with a larger cache.
Technical Information
| Part Number | ASR3225 |
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | Ultra320 SCSI |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM ASR3225 ServeRAID Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller is an advanced storage solution engineered to deliver exceptional performance and robust data protection for IBM's enterprise server environments. Equipped with a PCI Express interface, it ensures high-speed communication with the server's motherboard, facilitating rapid data exchange between the controller, the host system, and the connected SCSI drives. The substantial 256MB of cache memory significantly boosts read and write operations by providing a larger buffer for frequently accessed data, thereby reducing latency and enhancing overall application performance. This controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This extensive support allows IT administrators to create storage configurations that precisely match workload demands, optimizing the balance between performance, data redundancy, and storage capacity. Configurations like RAID 1 offer mirroring for critical data protection, while RAID 5 and 6 provide parity-based redundancy with efficient read speeds. Advanced levels such as RAID 50 and 60 leverage striping and parity for superior performance and fault tolerance in highly demanding enterprise applications. Built for reliability and scalability within IBM's ServeRAID product line, the ASR3225 is designed to handle mission-critical workloads. It is compatible with Ultra320 SCSI drives, which represent a high-performance standard for enterprise storage. This controller is an excellent choice for servers running critical applications, large databases, or high-traffic file servers where data integrity, high availability, and rapid storage access are essential. Its enhanced features, particularly the larger cache, provide a performance edge for I/O-intensive tasks, ensuring continuous operation and safeguarding against data loss from drive failures.
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