IBM 43C9284 3Gb/s SAS PCI Express SATA/SAS Controller

SKU 43C9284

Brand IBM

PCI Express (PCIe) interface
Supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives
Supports SATA (Serial ATA) drives
3Gb/s transfer speed per port
Enables connection of multiple storage devices
Designed for server and workstation storage expansion

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Product Type: Controller Card
Interface: SAS / SATA 3Gb/s
Bus Type: PCI Express (PCIe)
Brand: IBM

Product details

The IBM 43C9284 is a PCI Express SAS/SATA controller card. It provides 3Gb/s connectivity for both SAS and SATA drives, enabling flexible storage configurations in servers.

Technical Information

Product Type	Controller Card
Interface	SAS / SATA 3Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Bus Type	PCI Express (PCIe)
Brand	IBM

Description

The IBM 43C9284 is a versatile controller card designed to enhance the storage capabilities of IBM servers and workstations. Featuring a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, it offers a high-speed connection to the host system, facilitating efficient data transfer. This card supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, providing flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance and cost requirements. Each port operates at a 3Gb/s transfer rate, delivering adequate bandwidth for a variety of storage applications. This controller card is instrumental in expanding the storage capacity of a system by providing additional ports for connecting hard drives or solid-state drives. It is particularly useful in configurations where the motherboard's native SATA or SAS ports are insufficient or unavailable. The 43C9284 allows for the implementation of direct-attached storage (DAS) solutions, enabling administrators to connect multiple drives directly to the server. Designed for reliability and performance, the IBM 43C9284 controller card is a valuable component for IT infrastructure that requires robust storage connectivity. It supports various RAID configurations when used in conjunction with appropriate software or hardware RAID solutions, further enhancing data redundancy and performance. This card is an effective solution for upgrading storage capabilities in existing systems or building new ones with expanded storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished