IBM 44V3298 Sas PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card 57b8

IBM 44V3298 Sas PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card 57b8
IBM 44V3298 Sas PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card 57b8
The IBM SAS PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card (model 44V3298, part number 57b8) delivers high-performance storage connectivity for mission critical servers. Designed to fit into a standard PCI-X slot, this card provides fast serial attached SCSI (SAS) interfac... Read More
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$169.95
  • In Stock: 3
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 44V3298
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM SAS PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card (model 44V3298, part number 57b8) delivers high-performance storage connectivity for mission critical servers. Designed to fit into a standard PCI-X slot, this card provides fast serial attached SCSI (SAS) interfaces and robust hardware RAID capabilities, allowing businesses to protect data while maintaining rapid access speeds.

Key Features

  • PCI-X 266 MHz bus interface for high throughput
  • Three gigabytes of dedicated cache memory to accelerate read/write operations
  • Supports up to eight SAS drives with hot-swap capability
  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 for flexible data protection
  • Integrated battery backup unit (BBU) to preserve cache contents during power loss
  • Compatibility with IBM System x servers and a wide range of industry standard platforms
  • Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model/Part Number: 44V3298 / 57b8
  • Interface: PCI-X 2.0, 64-bit, 266 MHz
  • Cache Size: 3 GB DDR memory
  • SAS Ports: 8 external ports, 6Gbps per port
  • Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption: approx 45 watts typical
  • Dimensions: full height, half length card

Applications

This RAID controller is ideal for data centers, virtualization hosts, database servers and any environment that requires reliable, high-speed storage. It excels in scenarios such as:

  • Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
  • High-performance computing workloads
  • Virtual machine consolidation on VMware or Hyper-V platforms
  • Transaction processing systems that demand low latency
  • Large file serving and media streaming applications

By integrating the IBM SAS PCI-X 266 3GB RAID Card into your server infrastructure, you gain a proven storage platform that balances speed, reliability and scalability for demanding business needs.