Name: 13N2233 IBM ServeRAID 8i SAS SATA RAID Controller 256MB Cache 8 Ports
Brand: IBM
SKU: 13N2233
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM ServeRAID 8i SAS 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card combines SAS and SATA drive support with hardware RAID capabilities. It fits into IBM servers to provide reliable storage management and enhanced data performance through its onboard cache and multiple RAID levels.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	13N2233
Alternate Part Number	13N2233-02-CT

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI Logic SAS1068
Host Interface	PCI-X 64-bit 133MHz
Data Rate	3 Gbps per port
RAID Levels	0,1,5,10,50
Cache	256MB
Ports	8
Compatibility	IBM System x servers; Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile (half-height) PCI-X card
Weight	0.50
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This IBM ServeRAID 8i SAS RAID controller card manages multiple hard drives to improve reliability and performance by using hardware RAID. It's often found in IBM server environments where data integrity and uptime are critical, such as in business or data center applications. Built for IT professionals managing server storage, it handles both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexible configurations to suit different workload needs. The onboard cache helps speed up read/write operations, making it suitable for environments with heavy disk activity. Key Features Connects up to 8 SAS or SATA drives for expanded storage options 256MB cache memory to boost processing of storage tasks Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 for data protection and performance Compatible with IBM server platforms for seamless integration Hardware-based RAID offloads processing from the host CPU This controller is typically deployed in small to medium business servers and data centers where reliable RAID configurations are essential. It helps maintain data safety while optimizing disk performance for everyday business operations.

Use Cases
The IBM ServeRAID 8i SAS 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments requiring robust storage management and data integrity. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures that need to balance high availability with performance, such as virtualization hosts and data centers handling mixed SAS and SATA workloads. How It's Used: Enhancing storage reliability and throughput in medium to large data center server racks. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing efficient RAID management for multiple virtual machine disk images. Implementing fault-tolerant storage arrays in enterprise IT environments to safeguard critical business applications. Enabling scalable storage solutions in remote office or branch office servers where a balance of performance and redundancy is required. Facilitating storage clusters that demand hardware RAID support for both SAS and SATA drives to optimize capacity and speed. This RAID controller contributes to improved operational efficiency by offloading RAID processing from the CPU and providing cache-accelerated data throughput. Its compatibility with various RAID levels and drive types supports scalable storage architectures crucial for evolving enterprise workloads.

13N2233 IBM ServeRAID 8i SAS SATA RAID Controller 256MB Cache 8 Ports

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