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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 69Y2901
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 6GB SAS 2-Port Daughter Card (Part Number 69Y2901) delivers high-performance, reliable storage connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed to seamlessly integrate with IBM System x and BladeCenter platforms, this compact daughter card provides dual Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ports, each capable of supporting up to 6 GB/s of sustained data transfer. Its robust construction and IBM-engineered firmware ensure maximum uptime and optimal data integrity for mission-critical applications.
Key Features
- Dual 6 Gb/s SAS ports for high-speed, concurrent data paths
- 6 GB memory buffer to accelerate read/write operations and reduce latency
- Hot-plug capability for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
- Full compatibility with IBM System x, BladeCenter, and compatible third-party servers
- Advanced error detection and correction (EDC) for enhanced data reliability
- Low power consumption design to reduce overall system energy costs
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 69Y2901
- Memory Capacity: 6 GB DDR2
- Interface: 2x SAS 2.0 ports (6 Gb/s each)
- Form Factor: Daughter card, 2-slot PCIe x4
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
- Power Requirement: 12 V DC, typical 8 W
- Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10 (via host controller)
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers requiring high-throughput storage connectivity
- Virtualization hosts that need fast, reliable access to shared storage
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Backup and recovery appliances where speed and data integrity are critical
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters that demand low-latency I/O
By integrating the IBM 6GB SAS 2-Port Daughter Card into your infrastructure, you gain a scalable, dependable storage solution that maximizes performance while simplifying system design. Whether upgrading an existing server or building a new high-availability platform, this daughter card provides the speed, reliability, and flexibility that modern data centers demand.