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IBM · CONTROLLER · RAID_CACHE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
RAID cache modules — check if the battery is included and verify cache size. Ship unlocked and with test reports. Firmware must match the server. Key checks: Ship with test reports. Ship UNLOCKED.
Firmware must match server
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The IBM 57B1 is a Battery-Backed Write Cache pack, designed for enterprise RAID controllers in enterprise servers. It provides backup power to the BBWC module during unexpected power loss, ensuring cached write data is safely committed to flash memory. This is a high-volume replacement part in TPM market as enterprise servers remain widely deployed.

WHERE IT FITS
CONTROLLER RAID_CACHE 57B1
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number57B1
ManufacturerIBM
Capacity12GB
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
CAP 72V + - CAP 72V BRACKET TO CTRL CABLE: — ~76 mm CACHE BACKUP | Supercapacitor | Cable: — Connects to RAID controller | | Controller: See controller spec SCHEMATIC: + - 2S2P SUPERCAP PACK TITLE CACHE BATT PN 57B1 MFR IBM IBM PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapt
KEY FEATURES
Battery-Backed Write Cache Module
Rechargeable Battery Technology
Provides cache backup power for 48+ hours after power loss
Hot-Plug Capable
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Hardware RAID acceleration for enterprise storage
  • Data protection and parity management
  • Cache-backed write acceleration
  • Storage tiering and SSD caching
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 57B1?
57B1 is a IBM PCIe3 12GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapter Quad-Port manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a CONTROLLER (RAID_CACHE).
Is 57B1 still available?
57B1 is currently Unknown.
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