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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 44E8689
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Server RAID Br10i SAS/SATA controller (part number 44E8689) provides enterprise class storage performance and reliability for modern data center servers. Designed to handle mixed SAS and SATA environments, this RAID solution delivers high throughput, low latency and advanced data protection features that keep critical applications running without interruption.
Key Features
- Supports up to eight internal SAS or SATA drives per controller
- Hardware based RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection
- Integrated cache memory with battery backup to preserve write data during power loss
- Native support for 12Gb/s SAS links and 6Gb/s SATA interfaces
- Advanced error detection and correction to maintain data integrity
- Hot swap capability allows drives to be replaced without server downtime
- Compatibility with IBM Power Systems and x86 servers running mainstream operating systems
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 44E8689
- Interface: PCI Express Gen2 x8
- SAS/SATA Speed: 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
- Maximum Drive Capacity: Up to 64TB per controller (depending on drive density)
- Cache Size: 1GB DDR3 with battery backup unit
- Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption: Approx. 25 Watts typical
Typical Applications
- Database servers that require high I/O performance and data redundancy
- Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with demanding storage needs
- Enterprise backup and archival systems where reliability is critical
- File and media streaming servers handling large volumes of concurrent users
- High performance computing clusters that need fast, scalable storage access
This IBM Server RAID Br10i controller delivers the speed, flexibility and protection needed for today’s most demanding workloads, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to maximize server storage efficiency while minimizing risk.