Data Sheet Fujitsu PRAID EP520i
Data Sheet
Fujitsu PRAID EP520i
RAID Controller SAS 12Gbit/s 2GB cache based on Broadcom MegaRAID® for internal storage devices
The RAID architecture (Redundant Array of high data throughput, a comprehensive fault
Independent Disks) combines multiple storage tolerance function and user-friendly management
devices, including hard drives and NVMe devices, options. Moreover, the Controller management
into a single logical unit. Redundancy data is is integrated seamlessly into the Fujitsu server
generated from data segments (barring RAID 0) management concept. All controller functions
and distributed across the devices. Consequently, are supported by the Fujitsu ServerView RAID
operating systems interact with this collective array Manager. The PRAID EP520i is designed for 3,
rather than the individual devices. The core purpose 6 and 12Gbit/s SAS as well as for 3 and 6Gbit/s
of RAID is to enhance data availability, reducing SATA drives. Regardless of the drive speed, it
potential disruptions from storage devices failures. delivers significant performance improvements in
The effectiveness of a RAID setup largely depends both read and write applications. The controller
on the RAID controller in use. firmware also supports FastPath® without an
Choose Fujitsu RAID controllers for a blend of additional license. FastPath® accelerates the use
modern technology and proven experience, of SSD only configurations. The RAID controller
providing the data protection that businesses need supports all of the important RAID levels including
today. RAID 6 and 60. The optional flash battery backup
(FBU) combined with the already included TFM
PRAID EP520i module ensures the integrity of the data stored in
The Fujitsu RAID Controller PRAID EP520i with the cache on the RAID controller in case of a power
2GB cache and 8x12Gbit/s SAS ports improves outage. In this event, the data will be copied to a
performance for storage intensive workloads such non-volatile flash memory (TFM). The TFM module
as databases and sets new speed and data security is bundled with the controller, the FBU is optional.
standards for internal storage drives. The new Important information for later upgrade from or
PRAID EP520i supports up to 8 SAS/SATA drives downgrade to std. SAS controller: Specific cable
or up to 2 NVMe drives. NVMe is an interface with sets per system can be required as L-Part, please
lower overhead, lower latency and drastically refer to Paper Configurator, order tool or controller
increased bandwidth and IOP’s. The NVMe drive and system documentation. Orders ex factory are
support will be available at a later date, but the configured with appropriate cables.
SAS and SATA drives will benefit from the improved
performance and higher cache size.The RAID stack
is based on the Broadcom MegaRAID® and offers
Main Features Benefits
Number of supported drives
8 lines of 12Gbit/s SAS ports PCI Express® 3.0 Connect up to 64 HDDs and SSDs
RAID levels
SAS3516 12Gbit/s RAID-on-Chip RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 6 for more data security, RAID spans 10, 50
and 60 for more data security
Scalable performance
8 lines of 8 Gbit/s PCIe Gen 3 for up to 2x x2 NVMe drives; 2GB NVMe is an interface with lower overhead, lower latency and
2133MHz DDR4 cache memory drastically increased bandwidth and IOPS; Improves performance
for storage intensive workloads (such as databases) and for certain
load profiles like random access to databases (especially for SSD
drives)
Simplified management
User Management Options Seamless merging of the RAID management into system
management
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Technical details
Technical details
Controller Silicon RoC (RAID on Chip) SAS3508
Adapter Type RAID 5/6 Ctrl.
Operating system pre-installed Information to released operating systems can be found in the server datasheets. Details can be found in the
released drivers list on the support portal.
Released drivers list link http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/Download/Index.asp
Number of ports 8 ports int.
Connector internal 2x SFF8643 (Mini-SAS HD)
Data transfer rate up to 12 Gbit/s; 8 Gbit/s
Bus type PCIe 3.0
Bus width x8
RAID Management ServerView RAID Manager
StorCLI (command-line interface)
BIOS Configuration Utility
Key RAID Data Protection Feature - RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 6
- RAID spans 10, 50 and 60
- Maximum number of spans is 8
- Online Capacity Expansion (OCE)
- Online RAID level Migration (RLM)
- Auto resume after loss of system power during array rebuild or reconstruction (RLM)
- Fast initialization for quick array setup
- Load Balancing
- Configurable stripe size up to 1MB
- Fast initialisation for quick array setup
- Check consistency for background data integrity - Make Data Consistent (MDC)
- Patrol read for media scanning and repairing
- Up to 64 logical drives per controller
- S.M.A.R.T support
- Global and dedicated Hot Spare with Revertible Hot Spare support
- Automatic rebuild
- Enclosure affinity
- Enclosure management
- SES (inband)
- SGPIO (outband)
RAID level 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60
RAID cache backup unit Optional FBU
RAID controller notes based on SAS3516
Interface technology SAS/SATA/PCIe-NVMe
Order code Product Name Height of bracket RAID controller cache size Number of Connectors
S26361-F4042-E202 PRAID EP520i Low Profile (LP) 2 GB 2
S26361-F4042-E2 PRAID EP520i Full Height (FH) 2 GB 2
S26361-F4042-L502 PRAID EP520i FH/LP Full Height / Low Profile 2 GB 2
Order code Product Name Notes
S26361-F4042-E155 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 55cm cable installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
S26361-F4042-E183 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 83cm cable installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
S26361-F4042-E171 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 70cm cable for installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
RX4770 M4
S26361-F4042-L110 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 25,55,83cm cable installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
S26361-F4042-L113 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 70cm cable for installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
RX4770
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Compliance
Compliance notes According to the corresponding system
Compliance link https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/sites/certificates
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