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IBM 0A89464 ThinkServer Serial ATA/600 PCIe 2 x8 SATA/SAS Controller
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8
- Ports: 2 x Internal SATA/SAS ports
- Data Transfer Rate: SATA/600 (6Gb/s)
- Supports SATA and SAS drives
- Expands storage connectivity
- Ideal for adding drives to servers or workstations
- Supports RAID configurations (depending on host OS/drivers)
- Plug-and-play functionality
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Product Overview
The IBM 0A89464 is a PCIe 2.0 x8 Serial ATA/600 controller card. It provides two internal SATA/SAS ports, allowing for the connection of multiple hard drives or SSDs to a server or workstation. This card is designed to enhance storage connectivity and performance for systems that may lack sufficient onboard ports or require additional RAID capabilities.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 0A89464 |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Ports | 2 x Internal SATA/SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | SATA/600 (6Gb/s) |
| Controller Type | SATA/SAS Controller |
Product Description
The IBM 0A89464 is a versatile storage expansion card that utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 interface with an x8 lane configuration, providing ample bandwidth for high-speed data transfers. This controller card is equipped with two internal SATA/SAS ports, enabling users to connect additional hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) to their system. The SATA/600 specification ensures that the connected drives can operate at their maximum potential speed of 6Gb/s. This card is particularly useful for servers and workstations that require expanded storage capacity or improved storage performance. By adding the 0A89464, users can increase the number of drives in their system, facilitating larger storage arrays or the implementation of RAID configurations for data redundancy and performance enhancement. The ability to support both SATA and SAS drives offers flexibility in drive selection, allowing for the use of enterprise-grade SAS drives for critical applications or cost-effective SATA drives for general storage needs. Installation is typically straightforward, leveraging the plug-and-play capabilities of the PCIe interface. The IBM 0A89464 acts as a bridge between the system's PCIe bus and the storage devices, managed by the host operating system or specific drivers. It's a practical solution for upgrading older systems or building new ones where onboard storage connectivity is limited, ensuring robust and scalable storage solutions.
