Name: BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module
Brand: IBM
Price: 66.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 43W3630 BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module

The IBM BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module (part number 43W3630) delivers high-performance, reliable storage management for BladeCenter S servers. Designed to integrate seamlessly into the BladeCenter chassis, this module provides advanced RAID... Read More

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Overview
The IBM BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module (part number 43W3630) delivers high-performance, reliable storage management for BladeCenter S servers. Designed to integrate seamlessly into the BladeCenter chassis, this module provides advanced RAID capabilities, supporting both SAS and SATA drives, and helps maximize data throughput while protecting critical information.

Key Features

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 for flexible data protection and performance
Eight internal SAS/SATA ports delivering up to 3 Gbps per port
Hot-swap ready design for uninterrupted service during maintenance
Integrated battery backup unit (BBU) to preserve cached data in power loss events
Compatible with IBM BladeCenter S and compatible third-party blades
Advanced management through IBM Systems Director and standard RAID utilities

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 43W3630
Form factor: 2U half-height blade module
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Controller chipset: IBM custom SAS RAID ASIC
Maximum supported raw capacity: 64 TB (using 8 TB drives)
Cache memory: 512 MB DDR2 with optional BBU
Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
Power consumption: 45 W typical
Supported operating systems: AIX, Linux, Windows Server

Typical Applications
This RAID controller is ideal for enterprise environments that require high availability and fast access to large data sets. Common uses include:

Database servers handling transaction-intensive workloads
Virtualization platforms needing reliable shared storage
Backup and archival systems with robust data protection
High-performance computing clusters requiring low latency I/O
Enterprise applications such as ERP and CRM that depend on continuous uptime

By integrating the IBM BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module, organizations can enhance storage efficiency, reduce downtime, and simplify management across their BladeCenter infrastructure.