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IBM 00AE912 N2225 SAS/SATA 12Gb/s PCI Express 3 x8 Host Bus Adapter for System
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS/SATA
- Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Model: N2225
- Supports SAS and SATA storage devices
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity for servers
- Designed for IBM System x and other compatible servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 00AE912 is a N2225 SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides 12Gb/s connectivity over a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. It is designed to connect storage devices to IBM systems.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Model | N2225 |
| SKU | 00AE912 |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 12Gb/s SAS/SATA |
| Ports | Internal/External (depending on specific model variant) |
| RAID Support | No (typically HBA, not RAID card) |
| Compatibility | IBM System x, other PCIe servers |
Product Description
The IBM 00AE912 is a high-performance N2225 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate robust storage connectivity within server environments. Featuring a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, it offers substantial bandwidth to support demanding storage applications. The adapter supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) protocols, providing flexibility in connecting a wide range of storage devices, including hard drives and solid-state drives. With a data transfer rate of 12Gb/s per lane, the N2225 HBA ensures rapid data access and efficient data movement between the server and its storage subsystems. This is crucial for applications that require high I/O performance, such as databases, virtualization, and large-scale data processing. The HBA is designed to be a reliable component for enterprise-grade systems, ensuring data integrity and system stability. This specific IBM part number, 00AE912, is intended for integration into IBM System x servers and other compatible systems that utilize the PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. It acts as a direct interface to storage, bypassing the need for complex RAID controllers when direct-attached storage is preferred or required, making it a fundamental component for storage infrastructure.
