SCSI Controller helps create data storage solutions.
Press Release Summary:
ServeRAID-6M(TM) Ultra320 provides RAID function at enterprise level. Equipped with 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X adapter, unit is architected with 600 MHz Intel® IOP321 I/O processor, 128 or 256 MB ECC DDR SDRAM battery-backed cache, and 2 channels with support for up to 28 HDDs. Product also offers clustering and failover support, and wide bandwidth for multi-drive, concurrent, streaming data transfers.
Original Press Release:
IBM ServeRAID-6M Controller - Create High-Performance, RAID-Protected, Data-Storage Solutions
At a glance
The new ServeRAID-6M Ultra320 SCSI controller provides advanced performance and RAID function at the enterprise level to satisfy mission-critical business applications.
Key features:
· 64-bit, 133 MHz1 PCI-X adapter - Improves throughput
· 128 or 256 MB ECC DDR SDRAM battery-backed cache
· Two channels - Support for up to 28 HDDs
· Ultra320 SCSI interface - Wide bandwidth for multi-drive, concurrent, streaming data transfers
· ServeRAID Manager - Proven RAID management and setup
· Leading RAID support - 0, 00, 1, 10, 1E, 1E0, 5, 50, and 5EE
· Clustering and failover support
Overview
Put together a winning combination. Satisfy mid-range to advanced high-availability data-storage applications by installing a high-performance ServeRAID(TM)-6M Controller and high-speed Ultra320 SCSI HDDs into your IBM xSeries® server.
Now you can take advantage of Ultra320 SCSI technology with a high-speed, PCI-X RAID controller to:
· Speed access to stored data
· Improve server processor utilization and throughput
· Protect business-critical stored data
Solid performance with proven RAID Management
This two-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID controller delivers excellent performance. It is architected with:
· 600 MHz Intel® IOP321 I/O processor based on xScale technology
· 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X
· 128 or 256 MB ECC DDR SDRAM battery-backed cache
The new controller supports:
· Up to 14 HDDs per channel
· Full RAID functions
· FlashCopy®
· Clustering and failover
· Installation in a wide range of xSeries servers
SeveRAID-6M Controller includes an advanced, Java(TM)-based ServeRAID Manager to provide leading setup, monitoring, and administration of the RAID array.
Reliability
The ServeRAID-6M Controller has been rigorously tested on supported systems through the ServerProven® program with a wide range of popular network operating systems. It is backed by a three-year, limited warranty2.
Planned availability date
July 25, 2003
1 MHz denotes the clock speed of the microprocessor only, not application performance. Many factors affect application performance
2 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by calling 800-772-2227 or contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
