Overview - ServeRAID 7t SATA Controller

Overview

The ServeRAID 7t SATA Controller is a four-port SATA controller for entry level servers. It is a universal PCI card featuring a dedicated Intel I/O processor and a SATA controller chip.

At a glance

Install the ServeRAID 7t SATA Controller in your entry IBM eServer xSeries servers for economical, RAID-protected, data-storage solutions.

• ServeRAID Manager - Provides same ease-of-use and setup features that enable common support requirements across the enterprise.

Features and functions

• Four SATA ports and associated cabling
• 64 MB SDRAM cache
• Universal PCI design
• Offers choice of RAID levels for maximum availability and performance RAID level 0, 1, 5, 10
• MD2 card design with Notch for installation in 3U server systems
• Uses Intel 80302 processor
• SMART enabled
  

Cost-effective RAID functionality

• Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
• Support for 1 logical drive per array
• Support for stripe unit sizes of 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB
• Up to four physical drives supported per controller

Warranty

One year, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

Packaging

One box containing:

• ServeRAID 7t controller with 3U bracket
• 2U card bracket
• Cables (1-SATA signal, 2-SATA panel mount and 2-SATA power splitters)
• ServeRAID support CD
• Installation publications, license agreement, and warranty

Product Dates
World Wide
Announce Date: 16 Mar 2004
Planned Availability Date: 09 Apr 2004
Withdrawal Date: Not Applicable
Effective Withdrawal Date: Not Applicable

Replacement parts

Description	Marketing part number	Replacement part number	FRU/CRU
IBM ServeRAID 7t SATA Controller card	39R8805 repalces 71P8648	71P8650	CRU
Serial cable	N/A	88P5927	FRU
SATA Power splitter cable	N/A	13N2411	FRU
Panel mtg. cable	N/A	13N2413	FRU

Prerequisites

A supported xSeries server with an available expansion slot.