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IBM FC-5904 3Gb/s SAS PCI-X Raid Controller
- RAID Controller
- Interface: SAS
- Speed: 3Gb/s
- Form Factor: PCI-X
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Enhances storage performance
- Designed for enterprise servers
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- RAID Controller
- Interface
- SAS
- Speed
- 3Gb/s
- Form Factor
- PCI-X
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Part Number
- FC-5904
Product details
The IBM FC-5904 is a 3Gb/s SAS PCI-X RAID controller designed for high-performance storage management in enterprise environments. It provides advanced data protection and performance enhancement for connected storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | SAS |
| Speed | 3Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | PCI-X |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | FC-5904 |
Description
The IBM FC-5904 is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID controller that utilizes the PCI-X interface, a high-speed bus architecture prevalent in servers of its era. It operates at 3 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) per lane, providing a solid foundation for managing multiple SAS or SATA drives. This controller is engineered to deliver enhanced storage performance and robust data protection features, including support for various RAID levels that ensure data redundancy and fault tolerance against drive failures. This RAID controller is designed for enterprise-level applications where data integrity and availability are paramount. By implementing RAID configurations, it allows for the creation of storage arrays that can withstand the failure of one or more drives without data loss, while also potentially improving read and write speeds. The 3Gb/s SAS interface, combined with the controller's processing capabilities, helps to optimize the performance of connected storage devices. As an IBM product, the FC-5904 is built to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise server environments. Its PCI-X form factor indicates compatibility with older server generations that feature this bus type. This controller represents a critical component for managing storage subsystems, offering reliability and performance features essential for business-critical data storage and access.
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