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IBM 00AR156 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 8GB iSCSI SATA/SAS Controller
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Speed: 8Gbps
- Protocol Support: iSCSI
- Drive Compatibility: SATA and SAS drives
- Form Factor: PCIe (typically x8 or x4)
- Ports: Multiple SAS/SATA ports (e.g., SFF-8088 or SFF-8482)
- Target Use: Server storage connectivity, SAN expansion
- Features: RAID capabilities (often software or hardware assisted)
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
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Product Overview
The IBM 00AR156 is a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller card that supports 8Gbps speeds and iSCSI connectivity. It is designed to provide high-speed, reliable storage connectivity for servers, supporting both SATA and SAS drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAS Controller Card |
| Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Speed | 8Gbps |
| Protocol | iSCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Support | SATA / SAS |
| Form Factor | PCIe |
| Number of Ports | Multiple (e.g., 4 internal/external) |
| Host Bus Adapter (HBA) | Yes |
Product Description
The IBM 00AR156 is a high-performance Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller card designed to enhance server storage capabilities. Operating at 8Gbps, this card provides a significant bandwidth increase over older SAS generations, enabling faster data transfer between the server and its storage devices. Its support for iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) allows for storage area network (SAN) connectivity over standard Ethernet infrastructure, offering flexibility in storage deployment. This controller is versatile, supporting both SAS and SATA drives. This means it can manage enterprise-grade SAS drives for maximum performance and reliability, as well as more cost-effective SATA drives for bulk storage needs. The card typically features multiple ports, often using external connectors like SFF-8088 or internal connectors like SFF-8482, allowing for the connection of numerous drives or expansion enclosures. Its PCIe form factor ensures compatibility with modern server motherboards. As a Host Bus Adapter (HBA), the IBM 00AR156 is designed for direct storage access, often providing robust RAID functionality (either hardware or software-assisted) for data protection and performance optimization. This makes it an ideal choice for servers requiring high availability, data integrity, and scalable storage solutions, such as those used in virtualization, databases, and critical business applications.
