Name: DS3512 SAS/SATA Storage Controller Module
Brand: IBM
Price: 209.95 USD
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IBM 68Y8481 DS3512 SAS/SATA Storage Controller Module

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 68Y8481
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The IBM DS3512 SAS/SATA Storage Controller Module (part number 68Y8481) delivers high performance, reliable connectivity for enterprise storage environments. Designed to fit seamlessly into IBM System x and BladeCenter chassis, this controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, giving you flexibility to build cost-effective storage solutions while maintaining the speed required by mission critical applications.

Key Features

Supports up to eight internal 2.5" or 3.5" SAS/SATA drives
Dual port architecture provides redundancy and load balancing
Full duplex 6 Gbps SAS interface for fast data transfer
Integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for data protection
Hot-swap capability minimizes downtime during drive replacement
Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
Compatible with IBM Flex System and BladeCenter platforms

Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: 68Y8481
Form factor: PCIe x8, low profile bracket included
SAS speed: up to 6 Gbps per port
Supported drive types: SAS (12 Gbps) and SATA (6 Gbps)
Maximum supported capacity: up to 96 TB (with 12 Tb drives)
RAID controller chip: IBM proprietary RAID processor
Operating temperature range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C
Power consumption: typical 45 W, maximum 55 W

Typical Applications

Database servers requiring high I/O throughput and data redundancy
Virtualization hosts that need fast shared storage for multiple VMs
Backup and archival systems where reliable hot-swap drive capability is essential
High performance computing clusters demanding low latency access to large datasets
Enterprise file servers that benefit from flexible SAS/SATA mix and RAID protection

By integrating the IBM DS3512 into your infrastructure, you gain a scalable storage foundation that balances cost, performance, and reliability, helping your organization meet today's data demands while preparing for future growth.