Overview - IBM IDE 100 RAID Controller

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At a Glance

Combine the IBM IDE 100 RAID controller and economical IDE hard disk drives (HDDs) to configure a low-cost RAID solution for entry-level servers and workstations. The IDE 100 RAID controller:

• Supports EIDE ATA-100 HDDs
• Contains dual channels - Support for up to two HDDs
• Links HDDs to create a single virtual drive
• Supports popular RAID levels 0 and 1
• Provides easy setup/configuration
• Contains driver support for popular Windows and Linux network operating systems
• Three-year, limited warranty provided by IBM

Overview

Protect data and improve performance of your entry-level server or workstation by using IDE RAID storage technology.

The IDE 100 RAID Controller delivers many basic RAID functions similar to that of higher cost SCSI RAID controllers, but at a fraction of the cost. This IDE RAID controller, combined with low-cost IDE HDDs, creates an economical, internal RAID storage subsystem for selected IBM xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations.

Solid function

This two channel, PCI bus mastering controller is smaller than a half-length adapter and supports popular RAID levels, including:

• RAID striping (RAID 0) - Improves performance by using an array of drives set up as one virtual drive
• Mirroring (RAID 1) - Provides fault-tolerance for high-availablity and data protection

In the event of a failed drive in an array (configured using RAID 1), the IDE 100 RAID Controller can rebuild data automatically in the background to a replacement drive. This helps:

• Minimize disruption to network clients
• Keep your business running smoothly

Ease-of-use

The IDE 100 RAID Controller is easy to install and set up. It contains simple configuration utilities that allow you to tailor your RAID subsystem to support:

• Boot from the RAID configured array
• Up to two HDDs per controller - One HDD(1) per channel
• Desired RAID level

Compatibility

• Supports popular network operating systems
• Supports a range of high-performance, EIDE ATA-100 HDD options from IBM, such as 15 GB(2), 20.4 GB, 30 GB, and 40 GB

Warranty

3 year limited - customer carry in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• Controller card assembly
• Utilities and drivers on CD-ROM
• Two IDE cables
• User's Guide/Warranty

(1) Maximum configuration of one hard drive per channel set to master.
(2) When referring to hard drive capacity, GB stands for one thousand million bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Part numbers applicable to: Worldwide

• Marketing part number: 24P2585
• Replacement part numbers: RAID adapter 24P2586, Cable 24P2587

Product dates

Worldwide

Announce date: 28 Aug 2001
Planned availability date: 31 Aug 2001
Withdrawal date: 16 Jul 2002

Technical specifications

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

• Smaller than the half-length PCI form factor
• Supports EIDE ATA-100 HDDs
• Dual channel supports one IDE HDD per channel
• Two internal, industry standard connectors
• 128 KB ROM
• 300 mW power consumption

Operating temperature

• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit and 95 degrees Fahrenheit) at 0 to 914 meters (0 to 3,000 feet)
• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit) at 914 to 2,133 meters ( 3,000 to 7,000 feet)

Relative humidity

Operating: between 8% and 80%

Agency approvals

• Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device
• UL 1950
• AS/NZS 3548: 1995, Amendment 1: 1997, Amendment 2: 1997 (C-Tick)
• VCCI V-1/98.04, V-2/97.04 (Japan)
• EN55022: 1998 (CE-Mark)
• EN55024: 1998 (CE-Mark)
• EN60950: (CE-Mark)
• IEC 950 (CB)
• CNS-13438 BSMI (Taiwan)

Hardware requirements for IBM systems

The IDE 100 RAID Controller is supported in the following xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations where an open half-length PCI slot is available and bays are available that support IDE HDDs:

• xSeries 300 (8672)
• xSeries 330 (8654)
• IntelliStation R Pro (8654)

Supported operating systems

The IDE 100 RAID Controller is supported with the following network operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Linux
  • Red Hat 6.2

Compatibility

The IDE 100 RAID Controller is compatible with the following EIDE HDD options:

• 15 GB ATA-100 EIDE HDD (19K4460)
• 20.4 GB ATA-100 EIDE HDD (19K4461)
• 30 GB ATA-100 EIDE HDD (00N8203)
• 40 GB ATA-100 EIDE HDD (22P7157)

Limitations

Some configurations may not be supported.