Product Description
The IBM 5738 PCI-X Disk Controller with 1.5GB Cache (Part Number: 42R5130) is a high-performance RAID controller designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i. Featuring four Ultra320 SCSI buses, it offers a 1.5GB compressed write cache and 1.6GB read cache using DDR2 memory. With an IOP and PowerPC processor, it supports mirroring and, with an auxiliary cache, RAID-5/RAID-6 for enterprise applications like virtualization and database management.
Key Features
- 1.5GB Write Cache: Provides up to 1.5GB compressed write cache for high performance.
- 1.6GB Read Cache: Delivers 1.6GB compressed read cache for fast data access.
- Four Ultra320 SCSI Buses: Supports disk, tape, CD-ROM, and DVD units.
- RAID Support: Enables RAID-5/RAID-6 with auxiliary cache (#5582); mirroring without.
- PowerPC Processor: Enhances controller performance with DDR2 memory.
- Concurrent Battery Maintenance: Allows battery replacement without downtime.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 42R5130, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 571E, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 42R5130
- Feature Code: 5738
- CCIN: 571E
- Interface: PCI-X DDR
- Buses: 4x Ultra320 SCSI
- Write Cache: 1.5GB compressed
- Read Cache: 1.6GB compressed
- Form Factor: Double-wide PCI-X adapter (requires two adjacent slots)
- Supported Systems: 800, 810, 825, 870, 890, 5xx (e.g., 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 9406-MMA)
Compatibility
The IBM 5738 PCI-X Disk Controller is compatible with IBM Power Systems models, specifically 800, 810, 825, 870, 890, and 5xx models like 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, and 9406-MMA, as verified for their PCI-X slot support in system units or #5094/#5294, #8294/#9194 I/O towers. It supports IBM i V5R4 with V5R4M5 Machine Code or later, requiring an IOP and two adjacent PCI-X slots. The controller drives disk drives in #5786/#5787 EXP24 Disk Drawers, tape, CD-ROM, and DVD units, supporting mirroring natively and RAID-5/RAID-6 with a 574F auxiliary cache (#5582). It is not compatible with #5074/#5079, #0595/#5095 towers, non-PCI-X slots, or non-IOP configurations. Ideal for high-performance storage, it supports enterprise applications like virtualization and database management.
