Global RAID Controller Battery Market Analysis APAC, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East and Africa - US, China, India, Japan, Germany - Size and Forecast 2024-2028

RAID Controller Battery Market Forecast 2024-2028 

The RAID controller battery market size is projected to increase by USD 75.18 million, at a CAGR of 4.15% between 2023 and 2028. The growth rate of the market depends on several factors, including increasing emphasis on data security and integrity, rising adoption of RAID configurations and proliferation of data-centric applications. A RAID controller battery is a critical component of a RAID system, providing backup power to keep stored data alive during unexpected power outages or failures. It protects the integrity and consistency of data stored on the RAID array by preventing data loss or corruption. The battery serves as a temporary power source, allowing the RAID controller to finish read and write operations before shutting down in a controlled way.

The market growth and forecasting report includes key player's detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including Areca Technology Corp., Broadcom Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., HighPoint Inc., Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., and Super Micro Computer Inc. Additionally, Areca Technology Corp. provides a range of RAID controller batteries, including the Areca ARC 1883 BAT Battery Backup Unit designed for use with Areca ARC 1883ix controllers equipped with 4GB and 8GB cache. This battery backup unit comes complete with a low-profile bracket and cable to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

For More Highlights About this Report, Download Free Sample in a Minute 

Market Dynamics

The market is driven by the crucial role it plays as a hardware element in managing hard drives within a RAID array (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). Leveraging RAID technology, enhances performance, ensures redundancy of data, and facilitates efficient data storage. In the era of cloud computing and big data analytics, RAID controller cards offer fault tolerance solutions. The demand for high-performance and low-latency network infrastructure further propels market growth. Companies investing in robust IT infrastructure contribute to the market's upward trajectory, but challenges may arise in managing remote IT infrastructure, impacting the industry's dynamics. Our researchers analyzed the market research and growth data with 2023  as the base year, along with the key market growth analysis, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage. 

Key Driver

The increasing emphasis on data security and integrity is notably driving market growth. As corporations and organizations prioritize the security of sensitive information, there is a greater demand for dependable power backup alternatives, such as a redundant array of independent disks and disk drives. These technologies, combined with a logical unit and RAID technology, are crucial for preventing information loss during unplanned power outages, ensuring continued functioning, and preserving the integrity of stored data. For instance, in the financial sector, where data security is vital, performance and redundancy of information through data storage and cloud computing are essential for ensuring continuous access to critical financial information.

Similarly, in healthcare, where patient data is susceptible, using fault tolerance solutions in high-performance and low-latency network infrastructure ensures a reliable power source, preventing the loss or compromise of critical medical information. Owing to such factors, the demand for remote IT infrastructure and IT infrastructure from various market companies is expected to increase, which, in turn, will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Key Trends

Integration with renewable energy sources is an emerging trend shaping market growth. This integration improves the resilience of data storage systems by combining reliable power backup with environmentally friendly energy generation. Real-world examples include data centers combining RAID controller batteries with solar panels or wind turbines to create a hybrid power system. For example, a leading data center in Scandinavia successfully combined RAID controller batteries with solar energy, reducing reliance on traditional power networks and cutting overall carbon footprint.

Further, as organizations throughout the world prioritize green initiatives, the combination of RAID controller batteries and renewable energy sources is a prominent trend that promotes sustainability and resilience in the ever-changing landscape of data storage systems. This is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Significant Challenge

High competition from alternative technologies is a significant challenge hindering market growth. UPS systems provide a comprehensive power backup solution for data storage environments, delivering continuous and instantaneous power during outages. These systems are frequently used across sectors and are often regarded as more established and versatile than RAID controller batteries. For example, in large-scale information  centers, UPS systems are preferred due to their ability to support whole facilities. UPS systems are also noted for their easy integration with various infrastructures.

As a result, the market faces resistance in reaching certain segments where UPS systems are prevalent, restricting its market share and providing a significant hurdle to general adoption despite its technological advantages. Such factors are expected to pose a challenge to the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation By Type

The market share growth by the lithium-ion segment will be significant during the forecast period. Lithium-ion batteries are gaining popularity owing to their high storage capabilities. These batteries are not only efficient energy storage systems, but they also have better discharge efficiency and less energy losses than nickel-cadmium batteries. In addition, lithium-ion batteries reduce the expenditure of replacing batteries, as they last longer than primary nickel-cadmium batteries.

Get a glance at the market contribution of various segments Download the PDF Sample

The lithium-ion segment was the largest and was valued at USD 253.03 million in 2018. Data center service providers and colocation service providers that have constructed data centers in sub-zero temperatures countries adopt lithium-ion batteries to manage their RAID controller cards. Lithium-ion RAID controller batteries protect cached information during a system power outage. These batteries, however, require constant monitoring and expensive maintenance and can only preserve information for a maximum of 72 hours during a power outage. Vendors in the market are manufacturing lithium-ion RAID controller batteries as these batteries are efficient and have a long shelf life. Such factors are expected to drive the adoption of lithium-ion batteries, which in turn is expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation Distribution Channel

Offline distribution channels play an essential role in the market, offering direct access to consumers and companies. Key offline channels include brick-and-mortar merchants, electronics stores, and specialized information technology (IT) outlets, where buyers may physically view and purchase RAID controller batteries. These channels provide a hands-on experience, allowing buyers to make informed purchasing decisions based on product features and specifications.  The offline distribution network offers immediate availability and customer assistance, which helps the market flourish. As organizations prioritize secure information storage, these offline channels become critical touchpoints, building customer trust. Owing to such factors, the adoption of an offline distribution channel is expected to grow, which in turn will drive the expansion of the market during the forecast period.

Regional Overview

For more insights on the market share of various regions Download PDF Sample now!

APAC is estimated to contribute 40% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have provided extensive insight into the market forecast, detailing the regional market trends and drivers influencing the market's trajectory throughout the forecast period.  The market is expected to grow in the APAC region during the forecast period. APAC encompasses countries such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and several Southeast Asian nations. APAC is witnessing rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and the increasing adoption of digitalization across various industries, such as data centers, finance, healthcare, and IT sectors. As a result, there is a growing demand for robust information storage solutions, including RAID controller batteries, to support the uninterrupted operations of expanding IT infrastructure and data-driven operations in the region. APAC has a diverse market landscape with a mix of small, medium, and large enterprises operating across different sectors, such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and telecommunication. 

Additionally, the increasing popularity of cloud computing and big data analytics in APAC further fuels the need for efficient and scalable data storage solutions, with RAID technology being a crucial component. APAC offers a vast potential for companies. To cater to this demand, vendors provide a range of RAID controller battery options tailored to the specific needs of enterprises in the region. Thus, these factors will drive the growth of the regional market during the forecast period.

Market Customer Landscape

The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market research and growth, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth and trends strategies.

Global Market Customer Landscape

Market Companies 

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

Broadcom Inc. - The company offers RAID controller batteries such as MegaRAID LSIiBBU01 battery backup unit that protect the integrity of the cached data on a mega RAID controller for up to 72 hours in the event of complete AC power failure.

Market analysis and report of qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

Segment Overview

The market research report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2018 to 2028. 

• Type Outlook
  • Lithium-ion
  • Nickel-cadmium

• Distribution Channel Outlook
  • Offline
  • Online

• Region Outlook
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • North America
    • Chile 
    • Brazil
    • Argentina 
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Market Analyst Overview

The raid controller battery market, within the Electronics & Semiconductor industry, is shaped by data center investments, modernization, and the importance of nonvolatile cache memory (NVRAM) in mitigating power loss scenarios. The market report, covering major players like Fujitsu, HP Development Company, and IBM, provides historical and forecast analysis, emphasizing global size. Factors such as holdover time, charge level, and battery reconditioning cycles are critical in ensuring uninterrupted data center colocation facilities. Amid market drivers like capacity and recharge cycles, constraints may arise due to geopolitical events like the Russia-Ukraine War.

Moreover, the RAID Controller Card Market is intricately linked, reflecting a dynamic landscape influenced by technological advancements and the need for robust information management solutions. The market is driven by critical hardware elements like hard drives, disk drives, and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). This market encompasses fault tolerance solutions, emphasizing high-performance and low-latency network infrastructure. In the era of remote and hybrid work settings, ensuring data availability is crucial, with a focus on storage infrastructure handling vast data volumes.

Further, SSDs, HDDs, and Solid State Drives are key players in hybrid storage solutions, offering a balance between SSD speed and HDD capacity. Innovations like NVMe over IP SSD and flash-based storage devices are transforming the market. Industry-standard drive interfaces, cloud storage mechanisms, and compatibility with various operating systems contribute to the market's growth. Notable players like Huawei Technologies, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Accenture are actively shaping the RAID Controller Battery Market, addressing the evolving needs of modern data centers and digital platforms. The market's historical and forecast analysis, along with insights into RAID controller's battery life cycles, reflects the dynamic nature of this global industry.

Market Scope
Report Coverage	Details
Page number	152
Base year	2023
Historic period	2018-2022
Forecast period	2024-2028
Growth momentum & CAGR	Accelerate at a CAGR of 4.15%
Market Growth 2024-2028	USD 75.18 million
Market structure	Concentrated
YoY growth 2023-2024(%)	3.38
Regional analysis	APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
Performing market contribution	APAC at 40%
Key countries	US, China, India, Japan, and Germany
Competitive landscape	Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks
Key companies profiled	Areca Technology Corp., Broadcom Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., HighPoint Inc., Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., and Super Micro Computer Inc.
Market dynamics	Parent market analysis, Market growth analysis inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period.
Customization purview	If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized.

Download PDF Sample

What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Research Report?

• CAGR of the market report forecast during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the market  between 2024 and 2028
• Precise estimation of the market  size and its contribution of the market in focus to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the market industry across APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• Thorough market analysis and report of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
• Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of Industry companies

 

We can help! Our analysts can customize this market research report to meet your requirements. Get in touch