NetApp X1973A-R6 Flash Cache II 512GB PCI-E Controller 111-00902 PAM 2 Card

Overview
The NetApp Flash Cache II 512GB PCI-E Controller (model X1973A-R6, part number 111-00902 PAM 2) delivers high-performance, low-latency caching for enterprise storage environments. Designed as a plug-in PCIe card, it provides a large, non-volatile flash cache that accelerates read and write operations, reduces latency, and improves overall system throughput. This solution is ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction databases that demand consistent, fast access to critical data.

Key Features

• 512GB of high-density flash memory for rapid data caching
• PCI-E 3.0 x8 interface for maximum bandwidth
• Integrated with NetApp ONTAP for seamless cache management
• Supports both read and write caching to improve I/O performance
• Low power consumption and compact form factor for easy installation
• Advanced wear-leveling and error-correction algorithms for data integrity

Technical Specifications

• Model: X1973A-R6
• Part Number: 111-00902 PAM 2
• Capacity: 512GB flash memory
• Interface: PCI-E 3.0 x8 (compatible with PCI-E 2.0 slots)
• Form Factor: Single-sided half-height card
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power Draw: 15 watts typical
• Supported OS: NetApp ONTAP 9.x and later

Applications

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments that require fast user profile loading
• Database workloads such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL where low latency is critical
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters that benefit from accelerated I/O
• Backup and recovery systems that need rapid access to frequently used data sets
• Enterprise file services and content repositories with heavy read/write activity

By integrating the NetApp Flash Cache II 512GB PCI-E Controller into your storage architecture, you can achieve faster response times, higher throughput, and a more efficient use of existing storage resources, ultimately delivering a better experience for end users and applications.