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IBM 02DE906 57B4 4-Ports SAS 6Gb/s PCI Express 3 x8 RAID Adapter
- 4-Port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface
- 6Gb/s data transfer rate per port
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface
- Supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations
- Designed for server and workstation environments
- Provides high-speed storage connectivity and data redundancy
- IBM 57B4 model designation
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Product Overview
The IBM 02DE906 (57B4) is a 4-port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID adapter operating at 6Gb/s. It utilizes a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, providing high-speed storage connectivity and data protection capabilities for servers and workstations.
Technical Information
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Ports | 4 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 02DE906 (57B4) |
Product Description
The IBM 02DE906, also identified by its feature code 57B4, is a high-performance storage adapter designed to enhance the capabilities of servers and workstations. It features four Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ports, each capable of operating at a rapid 6Gb/s data transfer rate. This allows for high-speed communication with SAS hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs), crucial for applications requiring fast data access and throughput, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Connectivity to the host system is established via a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. This provides a substantial bandwidth of up to 64 Gbps (bidirectional), ensuring that the adapter is not a bottleneck for the connected storage devices. The PCIe 3.0 standard offers significant performance improvements over previous generations, making it suitable for demanding I/O workloads. Crucially, this adapter supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality. This enables the configuration of multiple drives into arrays to improve performance, provide fault tolerance, or both. By implementing RAID levels such as RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10, businesses can protect their critical data against drive failures and enhance read/write speeds. The IBM 02DE906 is a robust solution for expanding storage capacity and ensuring data integrity in enterprise environments.
