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Data Sheet FUJITSU PRAID EP540i
Data Sheet
FUJITSU PRAID EP540i
RAID Controller SAS 12Gbit/s 4GB cache based on Broadcom MegaRAID® for internal storage devices
The RAID concept (Redundant Array of Independent
Disks) refers to several independent hard disks
which form a large logical drive when switched
together.
Redundancy information is calculated from
several data blocks (except for RAID 0) and saved
distributed to the individual hard disks. Your
operating system no longer accesses the individual
hard disks, but the array.
The actual objective of the RAID concept is to
increase availability and prevent downtimes in the
event of a hard disk failure. However, the theoretical
security of the RAID concept is only as good as
the RAID controller used. Benet from the Fujitsu
RAID controllers where technology, experience and
practical implementation all ensure the security that
your company needs in the event of an emergency.
PRAID EP540i
The Fujitsu RAID Controller PRAID EP540i with
4GB cache and16x12Gbit/s SAS ports improves
performance for storage intensive workloads such
as databases and sets new speed and data security
standards for internal storage drives. The new
PRAID EP540i supports up to 16 SAS/SATA drives,
up to 4 NVMe PCIe drives or a mixture of SAS/SATA
and NVMe drives. NVMe is an interface with lower
overhead, lower latency and drastically increased
bandwidth and IOP’s. The RAID stack is based on
the Broadcom MegaRAID® and offers high data
throughput, a comprehensive fault tolerance
function and user-friendly management options.
Moreover, the Controller management is integrated
seamlessly into the Fujitsu server management
concept. All controller functions are supported
by the Fujitsu ServerView RAID Manager. The
PRAID EP540i is designed for 3, 6 and 12Gbit/s
SAS as well as for 3 and 6Gbit/s SATA drives.
Regardless of the drive speed, it delivers signicant
performance improvements in both read and write
applications. The controller rmware also supports
FastPath® without an additional license. FastPath®
accelerates the use of SSD only congurations. The
RAID controller supports all of the important RAID
levels including RAID 6 and 60. The optional ash
battery backup (FBU) combined with the already
included TFM module ensures the integrity of the
data stored in the cache on the RAID controller in
case of a power outage. In this event, the data will
be copied to a non-volatile ash memory (TFM).
The TFM module is bundled with the controller, the
FBU is optional.
Important information for later upgrade from or
downgrade to std. SAS controller: Specic cable
sets per system can be required as L-Part, please
refer to Paper Congurator, order tool or controller
and system documentation. Orders ex factory are
congured with appropriate cables.
Main Features Benefits
16 lines of 12Gbit/s SAS ports PCI Express® 3.0 Connect up to 64 HDDs and SSDs
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
16 lines of 8 Gbit/s PCIe Gen 3 for up to 4x x4 NVMe drives NVMe is an interface with lower overhead, lower latency and
drastically increased bandwidth and IOPS
4GB 2133MHz DDR4 cache memory Improves performance for storage intensive workloads (such as
databases) and for certain load proles like random access to
databases (especially for SSD drives)
Optional Flash Backup Unit (FBU), TFM is included Ensures the integrity in case of power outage, Long-term, secure
store of data and better serviceability compared to BBU
SafeStore for Disk Encryption is included free of charge Safe data encryption and data safety for hard disks in case of
removal
User Management Options Seamless merging of the RAID management into system
management
RAID Advanced Software Options. FastPath® is supported free of
charge by controller rmware. CacheCade® is no longer supported.
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Technical details
Technical details
Controller Silicon RoC (RAID on Chip) SAS3516
Controller 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 16 ports int.
Connector internal 4x 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 Conguration 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
- Congurable 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 afnity
- 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-E204 PRAID EP540i LP Low Prole (LP) 4 GB 4
S26361-F4042-E214 PRAID EP540i (for RX2530 M4) Low Prole (LP) 4 GB 4
S26361-F4042-E4 PRAID EP540i FH Full Height (FH) 4 GB 4
S26361-F4042-L504 PRAID EP540i FH/LP Full Height / Low Prole 4 GB 4
Order code Product Name Notes
S26361-F4042-E125 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 25cm cable installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
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-E156 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 55cm cable for
CX25x0 M4
S26361-F4042-E171 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 70cm cable for
RX4770 M4
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installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
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Order code Product Name Notes
S26361-F4042-L110 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 25,55,83cm cable installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
S26361-F4042-L112 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 55cm cable for
CX25x0 M4
S26361-F4042-L113 RAID Ctrl FBU option for PRAID EP5xx with 70cm cable for
RX4770
Compliance
Compliance notes According to the corresponding system
Compliance link https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/sites/certicates
installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
installed - Super-capacitor incl. cable
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