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IBM 2C19 3-Ports PCI Express 2.0 Controller for System Storage Ds8870
- 3-Port PCI Express 2.0 Controller
- Designed for IBM System Storage DS8870
- Facilitates high-speed data connectivity
- Enhances storage system performance
- Supports advanced data transfer protocols
- Critical for DS8870 functionality
- Ensures reliable communication between system components
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Ports
- 3
- Interface
- PCI Express 2.0
- System Compatibility
- IBM System Storage DS8870
- Function
- Data Controller
Product details
This IBM 2C19 is a 3-port PCI Express 2.0 controller specifically designed for the IBM System Storage DS8870. It facilitates high-speed data connectivity and management for advanced storage systems.
Technical Information
| Ports | 3 |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 |
Additional Specifications
| System Compatibility | IBM System Storage DS8870 |
| Function | Data Controller |
Description
The IBM 2C19 is a specialized controller card featuring three PCI Express 2.0 ports, engineered exclusively for integration with the IBM System Storage DS8870. This controller plays a pivotal role in the high-performance architecture of the DS8870, enabling rapid and efficient data transfer between the storage system's core processing units and its various storage media or external interfaces. The PCIe 2.0 interface provides ample bandwidth to support demanding I/O operations. Its primary function is to manage and direct data flow, ensuring that the massive amounts of data handled by the DS8870 can be accessed and processed with minimal latency. The three ports offer flexibility in connectivity, potentially supporting multiple internal or external storage paths, network interfaces, or other specialized I/O devices required by the DS8870's complex configuration. This ensures robust communication and data integrity. As a component integral to the IBM System Storage DS8870, the 2C19 controller is crucial for maintaining the system's overall performance, reliability, and advanced data management capabilities. Its design is optimized to meet the stringent requirements of enterprise-class storage, making it indispensable for environments requiring high availability and high-speed data access.
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