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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 74Y3344
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Raid and Cache Controller (part number 74Y3344) is a high-performance storage interface designed to optimise data throughput and reliability for enterprise servers. Built to integrate seamlessly with IBM System x and BladeCenter platforms, this controller delivers advanced RAID functionality combined with intelligent cache management, ensuring fast access to critical applications while protecting data integrity.
Key Features
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 for flexible redundancy options
- Embedded write-back cache enhances read/write performance
- Hot-swap capable drives minimise downtime during maintenance
- Advanced error detection and correction algorithms reduce data loss risk
- Compatible with both SAS and SATA drive families
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface provides up to 4 GB per second bandwidth
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model/Part Number: 74Y3344
- Form factor: Full height, half depth PCIe card
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot
- Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
- Cache size: 512 MB DDR3 ECC memory
- Maximum supported drives: 16 internal SAS/SATA disks
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: Typical 25 Watts, maximum 35 Watts
Typical Applications
- Database servers that require high I/O performance and data protection
- Virtualisation hosts running multiple VMs with intensive storage demands
- Enterprise backup appliances where fast write speeds are essential
- High-performance computing clusters needing reliable, low-latency access to large datasets
- Mission critical file servers that must remain available during hardware servicing
This IBM Raid and Cache Controller provides a robust foundation for any data-centric environment, delivering speed, scalability and peace of mind for demanding workloads.