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IBM 00FX846 57B4 4-Ports SAS 6Gb/s PCI Express 3 x8 RAID Adapter
- Ports: 4 x SAS
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s SAS
- Functionality: RAID Adapter
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model/Feature Code: 57B4
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity and data protection.
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Product Overview
The IBM 00FX846 (also known as 57B4) is a 4-Port SAS RAID adapter designed for servers and workstations. It features a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface and supports 6Gb/s SAS connections, enabling high-speed data transfer and RAID configurations for enhanced data redundancy and performance. This adapter is crucial for managing multiple SAS drives.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 00FX846 |
| Feature Code | 57B4 |
| Ports | 4 x SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s SAS |
| RAID Support | Yes |
Product Description
The IBM 00FX846, identified by feature code 57B4, is a dedicated RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) adapter designed to enhance storage capabilities within IBM server and workstation environments. It provides four external SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports, each capable of supporting 6Gb/s data transfer speeds. This allows for high-bandwidth connectivity to multiple SAS hard drives or SSDs, facilitating robust storage configurations. Leveraging the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, this adapter ensures ample bandwidth for its SAS ports, preventing bottlenecks and maximizing data throughput. The PCIe 3.0 standard offers significantly higher performance than previous generations, making it suitable for demanding storage workloads. Its primary function is to manage and control multiple disk drives, enabling the creation of RAID arrays (such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) for improved performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. This RAID adapter is essential for systems requiring reliable and high-performance storage solutions. By offloading RAID processing from the host CPU, it improves overall system efficiency. The 4-port configuration provides flexibility for connecting various storage devices, making it a valuable component for expanding and protecting data in enterprise settings.
