Sun Microsystems 540-2986 PCI Express Cassette - Sun Enterprise M4000

Sun Microsystems 540-2986 PCI Express Cassette - Sun Enterprise M4000
Sun Microsystems 540-2986 PCI Express Cassette - Sun Enterprise M4000
The Sun Enterprise M4000 PCI Express Cassette (part number 540-2986) is a high-performance I/O expansion solution designed for Sun Microsystems servers. Engineered to fit seamlessly into the M4000 chassis, this cassette provides reliable, fast data p... Read More
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  • In Stock: 1
  • Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
  • Model or Part: 540-2986
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The Sun Enterprise M4000 PCI Express Cassette (part number 540-2986) is a high-performance I/O expansion solution designed for Sun Microsystems servers. Engineered to fit seamlessly into the M4000 chassis, this cassette provides reliable, fast data paths for demanding enterprise workloads while maintaining low power consumption and easy hot-swap capability.

Key Features

  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface delivering up to 4 GB/s bi-directional bandwidth
  • Hot-swap ready design minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades
  • Compact form factor optimized for the Sun Enterprise M4000 enclosure
  • Robust aluminum housing provides superior thermal management and durability
  • Fully compatible with existing Sun firmware and driver suites

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 540-2986
  • Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
  • Form Factor: Cassette, dimensions 13.5 in (L) x 4.5 in (W) x 1.5 in (H)
  • Power Consumption: Typical 25 W, maximum 30 W
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg to 55 deg Celsius
  • Supported Operating Systems: Solaris, Linux, Windows Server (with appropriate drivers)

Applications

  • High-speed storage networking for SAN and NAS deployments
  • Accelerated database servers requiring low latency I/O
  • Virtualization hosts that need scalable PCIe bandwidth
  • Enterprise backup and archival solutions
  • Scientific computing clusters with intensive data transfer demands

This cassette offers Sun Enterprise M4000 users a straightforward path to expand system capabilities, improve throughput, and maintain the reliability expected from Sun Microsystems hardware.