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- In Stock: 13
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 2078-224
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM V5020 Sff Controller (model 2078-224) is a high performance storage controller designed for small form factor servers and workstations. It delivers reliable, low latency access to SAS and SATA drives while fitting into compact chassis. Built with IBM quality standards, this controller helps IT professionals maximize storage density without sacrificing speed or reliability.
Key Features
- Supports up to 8 SAS/SATA devices in a single SFF enclosure
- Native 12Gbps SAS throughput for fast data transfer
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect critical workloads
- Hot swap capable drives for uninterrupted maintenance
- Integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 for flexible data protection options
- Low power consumption ideal for energy efficient data centers
Technical Specifications
- Model number: 2078-224
- Form factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5 inch
- Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4
- SAS speed: 12Gbps per port
- Supported drive types: SAS and SATA, up to 16TB per drive
- Maximum logical drives: 64
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power requirement: 5V/2A auxiliary power
Applications
- Virtualization hosts that need fast, reliable storage access
- Database servers handling high transaction volumes
- Backup and archiving solutions requiring redundant RAID protection
- Edge computing devices where space is limited but performance matters
- High performance compute clusters that demand low latency I/O
This IBM V5020 Sff Controller combines compact design with enterprise class features, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to boost storage performance while maintaining a small footprint.