IBM 57B8 SAS RAID Enablement Card (part number 57B8) is a storage controller designed for IBM Power Systems P520 servers running POWER5 architecture. This PCI-based adapter enables SAS RAID functionality on compatible P-Series systems, supporting redundant storage configurations for improved data protection and availability. The card interfaces with SAS disk arrays and provides hardware-based RAID acceleration, reducing CPU overhead during storage operations.
Typical deployments include AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments requiring robust storage management on midrange IBM Power Systems infrastructure. Compatible with P520 and related P-Series power systems that support SAS enablement. This refurbished unit has been tested and guaranteed functional. Available via quote from G5 Network Group.
