Name: EIP Hot-Swappable Enclosure Interface Card
Brand: Dell
Price: 49.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Dell 94881-03 EIP Hot-Swappable Enclosure Interface Card

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Manufacturer: Dell
Model or Part: 94881-03
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The Dell EIP Hot-Swappable Enclosure Interface Card (part number 94881-03) provides a reliable, high-performance bridge between server platforms and external storage enclosures that support hot-swap operations. Designed for data center environments where uptime is critical, this interface card enables seamless insertion and removal of drives without powering down the system, reducing maintenance windows and improving overall efficiency.

Key Features

Hot-swappable capability allows drive changes while the server remains online
Supports up to 16 external SAS or SATA drives per enclosure
Full duplex data transfer for maximum throughput
Low latency design optimizes response times for mission critical applications
Compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and chassis
Plug-and-play installation reduces deployment time
Built-in error detection and correction to ensure data integrity

Technical Specifications

Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Supported protocols: SAS 3.0, SATA III
Maximum bandwidth: 12 Gbps per lane
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg Celsius (32 to 104 deg Fahrenheit)
Power consumption: typical 25 W
Form factor: low profile card, dimensions 100 mm x 65 mm
Connector type: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) front panel
Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2019/2022, Linux distributions with kernel 5.x or later

Applications

Enterprise data centers requiring continuous availability and fast drive replacement
Virtualization hosts that need rapid scaling of storage capacity
High-performance computing clusters where low latency storage access is essential
Backup and archival systems that benefit from hot-swap capabilities to minimize downtime
Media streaming or content delivery platforms that demand uninterrupted data flow

This Dell EIP Hot-Swappable Enclosure Interface Card delivers the flexibility, speed, and reliability needed for modern storage architectures while simplifying maintenance tasks and protecting valuable data.