Product Description
IBM 2780 PCI-X Ultra4 RAID Disk Controller
The IBM 2780 is a high-performance PCI-X RAID Disk Unit Controller designed for POWER5 and POWER6 era Power Systems and iSeries servers. It supports advanced RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) with Ultra320 SCSI interface, 128MB battery-backed write cache, and excellent throughput for demanding storage workloads in legacy enterprise environments.
This controller excels in providing data redundancy, enhanced I/O performance, and reliable storage expansion for databases, ERP systems, file serving, and business-critical applications running on AIX or IBM i. Ideal for upgrading older systems or replacing failed RAID adapters while maintaining high availability and performance.
Key Features
- PCI-X RAID controller for internal disk units
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Ultra320 SCSI interface (LVD/SE, 320 MB/s)
- 128MB battery-backed write cache for data integrity
- High-performance caching and RAID protection
- Compatible with multiple SCSI disk drives
- Designed for POWER5/POWER5+/POWER6 legacy systems
Specifications
- Feature Code: 2780
- Part Number: 39J5057 97P6099
- Interface: PCI-X (64-bit, 133 MHz)
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
- SCSI Type: Ultra320 LVD/SE
- Cache: 128MB battery-backed write cache
- Compatibility: Select POWER5/POWER5+/POWER6 Power Systems and iSeries
- Form Factor: PCI-X card
Compatibility
This IBM 2780 PCI-X Ultra4 RAID Disk Unit Controller is compatible with select legacy IBM Power Systems and iSeries servers that support PCI-X RAID adapters with Ultra320 SCSI, including (but not limited to):
- AS/400 9406-270, 9406-800, 9406-810, 9406-820
- Power 520 / 720 / 740 / 750 / 770 / 780 (POWER5/POWER5+/POWER6 models)
- pSeries 520 / 550 / 570 / 590 / 595 (POWER5/POWER6 models)
- Systems with available PCI-X slots and Ultra320 SCSI support
Verify exact system model, PCI-X slot availability, firmware level, battery cache requirements, and supported disk configurations before installation. Compatible with AIX and IBM i operating systems on supported hardware.
Warranty
60-day warranty included.
