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IBM 44E8700 8 x Ports SAS 3Gb/s PCI Express x8 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter V2
- Eight SAS 3Gb/s ports for extensive storage connectivity.
- PCI Express x8 interface.
- Low Profile (LP) form factor for space-constrained servers.
- Supports connection to SAS hard drives and storage arrays.
- Designed for IBM servers and storage solutions.
- Offers a high density of SAS connections.
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Product Overview
The IBM 44E8700 is a low-profile Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring eight SAS 3Gb/s ports. It uses a PCI Express x8 interface and is designed for connecting to SAS storage devices.
Technical Information
| SKU | 44E8700 |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Low Profile (LP) |
| PCI Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Brand | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 44E8700 is a high-density Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide extensive SAS connectivity within IBM server environments. This adapter stands out with its eight SAS 3Gb/s ports, offering a significant number of connection points for SAS storage devices. The SAS 3Gb/s interface, while an older standard, is still suitable for many applications where high port density is more critical than maximum individual port speed. This HBA features a low-profile (LP) form factor, making it ideal for installation in smaller or densely packed server chassis where space is at a premium. The PCI Express x8 interface ensures that the adapter has adequate bandwidth to manage data flow across its eight ports, facilitating efficient communication with connected SAS drives or storage enclosures. The IBM 44E8700 is particularly useful for servers that need to support a large number of internal SAS drives or connect to multiple external SAS storage units. Its eight ports allow for flexible storage configurations, including RAID setups or direct-attached storage expansion. This adapter is a key component for enhancing storage capacity and connectivity in compatible IBM systems.
