Description
Product Overview of the Broadcom 05-25688-00
The Broadcom 05-25688-00 is a 16-port SAS/SATA host bus adapter designed for use in servers and workstations. It is a powerful and versatile tool for managing large amounts of data and can be used for a variety of applications. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features of the Broadcom 05-25688-00 host bus adapter and how it can benefit your business.
What is a Host Bus Adapter
A host bus adapter (HBA) is a device that connects a computer or server to a storage device such as a hard disk or tape drive. It acts as an interface between the computer and the storage device and allows the computer to access the data stored on the storage device. An HBA is an important component of a storage system and can significantly affect the performance and reliability of the system.
Features of the Broadcom 05-25688-00 Host Bus Adapter
The Broadcom 05-25688-00 host bus adapter is a high-performance device that supports up to 16 SAS or SATA devices. It features a PCIe 3.0 interface, which provides a high-speed connection between the host computer and the storage devices. The adapter also supports 12Gbps SAS data transfer rates, which is twice the speed of the previous generation 6Gbps SAS.
The Broadcom 05-25688-00 host bus adapter is also backward compatible with 6Gbps and 3Gbps SAS devices, which means that it can be used with older storage devices. The adapter supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which provides data redundancy and improves data availability. The adapter also supports SATA RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10.
The adapter comes with a management utility called MegaRAID Storage Manager, which allows users to monitor and configure the adapter and attached storage devices. The utility provides an easy-to-use graphical interface that simplifies the management of the storage system.
Benefits of Using the Broadcom 05-25688-00 Host Bus Adapter
The Broadcom 05-25688-00 host bus adapter offers several benefits for businesses that need to manage large amounts of data. Here are some of the benefits
Improved Performance The adapter supports 12Gbps SAS data transfer rates, which is twice the speed of the previous generation 6Gbps SAS. This means that data can be transferred faster, which improves the overall performance of the storage system.
Increased Scalability The adapter supports up to 16 SAS or SATA devices, which provides increased scalability for businesses that need to expand their storage capacity.
Improved Data Availability
The adapter supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which provides data redundancy and improves data availability. This means that if one disk fails, the data can be recovered from the other disks.
Easy Management: The adapter comes with a management utility called MegaRAID Storage Manager, which allows users to monitor and configure the adapter and attached storage devices. The utility provides an easy-to-use graphical interface that simplifies the management of the storage system.
Compatibility
The adapter is backward compatible with 6Gbps and 3Gbps SAS devices, which means that it can be used with older storage devices. This provides businesses with more flexibility when it comes to managing their storage systems.
In Summary, the Broadcom 05-25688-00 host bus adapter is a powerful and versatile tool for managing large amounts of data. It offers improved performance, increased scalability, improved data availability, easy management, and compatibility with older storage devices.
Main Information about the Broadcom 05-25688-00
- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Part Number or SKU# 05-25688-00
- Device Type: Controller
Technical Information
- Io Controller: Two Sas 3008/ Fusion Mpt 2.5
- Storage Connectivity Data Transfer Rates: 16 Ports, 12gb/s Sas 3.0 compliant
- Sas Bandwidth: Half Duplex (x8 Wide Bus)9600 Mb/s
- Port Configurations:16 Ea, X1 Ports (individual Drives)/4 Ea, X4 Wide
- ports/2ea , X8 Wide Ports.
- Host Bus: X16 Lane, Pci Express 3.0 Compliant
- Pci Data Burst Transfer Rates: Half Duplex X16, Pcie, 16000 Mb/s.
- Physical Dimensions: 4.4 X 6.6
- Connectors: Four (x4) Mini-sas Hd External Connector (sff8644)
- Cable Support: Passive Copper, Active Copper
- Operating Voltage: +12v +/-8%, 3.3v +/-9%
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