Fujitsu Technology Solutions Fsas Technologies Internal RAID Riser Module (PY-PREM07)

This internal RAID riser module delivers 12Gbps SAS and 6Gbps SATA connectivity through a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface, supporting up to 8 internal drives via two SFF-8643 connectors.

Overview

The PY-PREM07 is a proprietary riser card designed for Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers, providing enterprise-grade RAID functionality with a Broadcom/LSI-based controller, 1GB DDR3 cache, and support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

What stands out

• Dual SFF-8643 connectors for up to 8 SAS/SATA drives
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth
• 1GB DDR3 cache with optional battery backup
• Hot-swap drive support and JBOD mode

Technical details

• Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Internal Connectors: 2x SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD)
• Data Transfer Rate: 12Gbps SAS / 6Gbps SATA
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Controller Chipset: Broadcom/LSI-based
• Cache Memory: 1GB DDR3
• Supported Drives: SAS, SATA, SSD, HDD
• Max Drive Support: 8 internal drives
• Form Factor: Proprietary Riser Card
• Compatibility: Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers
• Management Software: Fujitsu ServerView, CLI, Web GUI
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• JBOD Mode: Yes
• PCIe Generation: PCIe 3.0
• Typical Power Consumption: Up to 20W
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 55°C

Our verdict

A robust RAID riser module for Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers, offering high-speed connectivity and comprehensive RAID management for demanding storage environments.