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- In Stock: 25
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 44V3296
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM PCI-X Dual Channel SAS Adapter (model 44V3296) delivers high-performance storage connectivity for enterprise servers that require reliable, fast access to multiple SAS or SATA devices. Designed for the PCI-X bus, this adapter provides two independent SAS channels, each capable of supporting up to eight devices, making it ideal for demanding data-center workloads and virtualized environments.
Key Features
- Dual channel architecture with independent 2 Gb/s SAS links per channel
- Supports both SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage configurations
- PCI-X 64-bit, 133 MHz interface ensures maximum throughput and low latency
- Hot-plug ready - add or remove drives without server downtime
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Compatible with IBM System x servers and other industry standard platforms
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model / Part Number: 44V3296
- Interface: PCI-X, 64-bit, 133 MHz
- SAS Speed: 2 Gb/s per channel (full duplex)
- Number of Ports: 4 x SAS connectors (two per channel)
- Supported Drive Types: SAS and SATA
- Maximum Devices Supported: 16 total (8 per channel)
- Form Factor: Low profile PCI-X card
- Power Consumption: Typical 10 W
Applications
- Enterprise server storage arrays requiring high bandwidth and redundancy
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to multiple virtual disk files
- Database servers where low latency I/O is critical for transaction processing
- Backup and archival systems that benefit from hot-plug capability and mixed drive environments
- High performance computing clusters needing scalable storage connectivity
This IBM PCI-X Dual Channel SAS Adapter combines robust build quality with versatile connectivity, enabling you to expand your server's storage capacity while maintaining the speed and reliability demanded by modern enterprise applications.