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- In Stock: 12
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46C8989
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM N2115 SAS/SATA HBA (part number 46C8989) is a high-performance host bus adapter designed to deliver fast and reliable connectivity for enterprise storage environments. Engineered by IBM, this adapter supports both SAS and SATA drives, giving you the flexibility to build mixed drive arrays while maintaining low latency and high throughput.
Key Features
- Dual port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface for maximum bandwidth
- Supports up to eight internal drives per port
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Hot-plug capable for easy maintenance and minimal downtime
- Compatible with standard PCIe x8 slots for broad server compatibility
- Integrated firmware management tools for simplified configuration
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model / Part Number: 46C8989
- Form factor: Low profile PCIe x8
- Interface speed: 12Gb/s per lane (SAS 3.0) and 6Gb/s per lane (SATA III)
- Supported drive types: SAS, SATA, SSD, HDD
- Maximum supported drives: 16 (8 per port)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: typical 15W, maximum 20W
- Compliance: PCIe Gen3, T10 DIF, SCSI Enclosure Services
Applications
The N2115 HBA is ideal for a range of mission critical workloads including:
- Database servers that require fast, reliable access to large data sets
- Virtualization platforms where multiple virtual machines share storage resources
- Backup and archival solutions that need high throughput and robust error handling
- High performance computing clusters with mixed drive configurations
- Enterprise file servers demanding consistent low latency I/O
By integrating the IBM N2115 SAS/SATA HBA into your infrastructure, you gain a versatile storage bridge that maximizes performance while simplifying management and scaling.