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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 5908 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.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5998-00-484-9360, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

WHERE IT FITS
CONTROLLER RAID_CACHE 5908
NSN: 5998-00-484-9360
FSC: 5998 — CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
CAGE: 09691 — L3HARRIS MAS INC DIV L3HARRIS MAS INC. (CAN)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
body_length1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
flat_height0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
shaft_styleROUND, FLATTED
shaft_length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
actuator_typeSINGLE SHAFT
body_diameter2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
shaft_diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodSTANDARD BUSHING
section_quantity1
special_featuresDEPRESSED INSULATION FOR SNAP ACTION OFF POSITION
first_flat_length0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN5998-00-484-9360
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 5908 MFR IBM IBM PCI-X DDR 1.5 GB cache SAS RAID Adap
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
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
OVERALL HEIGHT0.740 INCHES NOMINAL IN
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYFSC APPLICATION DATA: TEST SET,NAVIGATION,AIRCRAFT
OVERALL HEIGHT0.740 INCHES NOMINAL IN
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYFSC APPLICATION DATA: TEST SET,NAVIGATION,AIRCRAFT
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 5908?
5908 is a IBM PCI-X DDR 1.5 GB cache SAS RAID Adapter manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a CONTROLLER (RAID_CACHE).
What is the NSN for 5908?
5908 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5998-00-484-9360. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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