44X2420 - IBM DS4200 Controller with Battery

Description

The IBM 44X2420 is a specialized controller card engineered to provide robust Fibre Channel connectivity for the IBM DS4200 storage system. Featuring two 1Gb Fibre Channel ports, this card is essential for integrating the DS4200 into a Storage Area Network (SAN) environment. It allows for high-speed, reliable data transfer between the storage array and servers, which is critical for demanding applications and large data volumes. This controller card plays a vital role in enhancing the performance and scalability of the DS4200. By enabling connection to Fibre Channel switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), it facilitates efficient data access and management across multiple servers. The 1Gbps speed of each port ensures sufficient bandwidth for many enterprise storage needs, supporting concurrent access from various clients without significant performance degradation. Installation of the IBM 44X2420 card allows organizations to leverage the benefits of a SAN, including centralized storage management, improved data sharing, and enhanced disaster recovery capabilities. Its design is optimized for the DS4200 platform, ensuring seamless integration and reliable operation for mission-critical data storage and retrieval.

Condition: Refurbished