IBM 00E6297 6Gb SAS HD Narrow Cable (X) Dual Adapter / Drawer RAID 3.0m (9.8-ft)

Product Description

The IBM 00E6297 is a specialized SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) cable engineered for high-performance storage environments, particularly within RAID configurations. It operates at a data transfer rate of 6 Gigabits per second (Gbps) per lane, ensuring rapid communication between storage controllers and disk drives or backplanes. The 'HD' in its description likely refers to a High-Density connector, which allows for more connections in a smaller physical space, a common requirement in dense server and storage chassis. The 'Narrow' aspect of the cable typically refers to the physical width or form factor of the cable assembly, often indicating a more flexible or space-saving design compared to wider SAS cables. This is beneficial in densely packed server racks and storage enclosures where cable management and airflow are critical. The specified length of 3.0 meters (approximately 9.8 feet) provides ample reach for connecting components within a server chassis, between adjacent racks, or to external storage enclosures, depending on the specific system architecture. The designation 'Dual Adapter / Drawer' suggests that this cable is designed to connect to or from a specific type of component, possibly a dual-drive bay or a sliding drawer mechanism within a larger storage system. Its primary application is in RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) systems, where it plays a crucial role in linking multiple hard drives or SSDs to a RAID controller, enabling the creation of fault-tolerant and high-performance storage volumes. The IBM part number 00E6297 identifies this specific cable configuration for use within IBM's storage solutions.