Description
Product overview of IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8
IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is a hardware device that helps manage and organize data in a computer system. This card is designed for use in servers that need to store and manage large amounts of data.
In this article, we will explain in detail what the IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is and how it works.
What is a SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card
A SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is a hardware device that is used to manage and organize data on a computer system. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) are both storage interfaces that are commonly used in computers.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a technology that allows multiple hard drives to be combined into a single storage unit. RAID can be used to increase performance and reliability by distributing data across multiple drives.
A SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is used to manage the RAID configuration and provide access to the data stored on the RAID drives.
What is the IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is a high-performance hardware device that is designed to manage SAS and SATA RAID arrays. It is designed to be used in IBM servers and provides a wide range of features and capabilities.
Features of the IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card provides a wide range of features and capabilities that are designed to improve the performance and reliability of RAID arrays.
RAID Levels
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card supports a wide range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. These RAID levels provide different levels of performance, reliability, and data protection.
Cache
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card has a built-in cache that is used to improve performance. The cache can be configured to use either write-back or write-through mode, depending on the requirements of the RAID array.
Hot Spare
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card supports hot spares. Hot spares are extra drives that are kept on standby and can be used to replace a failed drive in a RAID array. This helps to improve the reliability of the RAID array.
Battery Backup Unit
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card has a built-in battery backup unit that is used to protect data in the event of a power failure. The battery backup unit can provide power to the cache memory for up to 72 hours.
Management Software
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card comes with management software that allows administrators to configure and monitor the RAID array. The software provides a wide range of features, including RAID configuration, drive monitoring, and performance monitoring.
Compatibility
The IBM SAS8708E Serveraid-mr10i PCI-E X8 SAS/SATA Raid Controller Card is designed to be compatible with a wide range of IBM servers. It supports the IBM System x, BladeCenter, and Flex System server families.
General Information about the IBM SAS8708E
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# SAS8708E
- Product Type: Storage Controller (raid) Plug In Card
- Product Name: SAS/SATA
Key Features
- Interface Type: PCI Express X8
- Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-300 / SAS
- Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBPS
- Supported Devices: Disk Array (raid)
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60
- Ports: Sas 300 Serial Attached SCSI
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