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- In Stock: 6
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 81Y8516
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Sas Connectivity Card Ciov (part number 81Y8516) is a high-performance interface solution designed to add reliable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectivity to compatible server platforms. Engineered for data-intensive environments, this card delivers fast, low-latency communication between the host system and SAS storage devices, enabling seamless scaling of capacity and throughput.
Key Features
- Dual port SAS 3 interface supporting up to 12Gb/s per lane
- Hot-plug capable for continuous operation without downtime
- Full backward compatibility with SAS 2 and SATA devices
- Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
- Low power consumption design optimized for energy efficient data centers
- PCIe Gen3 x8 form factor for easy installation in standard server slots
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 81Y8516
- Interface: PCI Express Generation 3, x8 lane
- SAS Protocol Version: SAS 3.0 (12Gb/s)
- Supported Device Types: SAS drives, SATA drives, external enclosures
- Maximum Number of Devices: Up to 128 SAS devices per port
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 degrees C to 55 degrees C
- Power Supply Requirement: 12 V DC, typical draw less than 15 W
- Dimensions: Standard half-height PCIe card, 6.5 inches length
Typical Applications
- Enterprise storage servers requiring high bandwidth and reliability
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to large pools of SAS disks
- Backup and archiving solutions with mixed SAS and SATA media
- High performance computing clusters where low latency I/O is critical
- Data center environments seeking scalable, hot-pluggable storage connectivity
This IBM Sas Connectivity Card Ciov provides a robust bridge between your server architecture and modern SAS storage arrays, delivering the speed, scalability, and reliability needed for demanding workloads.