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IBM 45E8601 4-Ports SAS 3/6Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Number of Ports: 4
- Protocol: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Data Transfer Rate: 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Designed for connecting storage devices
- Supports RAID configurations (depending on controller)
- Internal connectivity for servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 45E8601 is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides 4-ports of SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity. It supports SAS speeds of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s and connects to the system via a PCI Express interface.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Ports | 4-Port SAS |
| Speed | 3/6Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 45E8601 |
Product Description
The IBM 45E8601 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust storage connectivity for IBM servers and compatible systems. This adapter features four Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ports, enabling the connection of multiple SAS hard drives, SSDs, or tape drives. It supports dual data transfer rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SAS storage devices and providing ample bandwidth for demanding storage applications. Connectivity to the host system is established via the PCI Express (PCIe) interface. The specific PCIe generation and lane configuration (e.g., PCIe x4, x8) would determine its maximum theoretical throughput, but generally, PCIe provides a high-speed link essential for storage controllers. This HBA acts as a bridge between the server's PCIe bus and the SAS storage devices, managing data flow and command execution. While this is an HBA, it often forms the foundation for more advanced storage solutions. Depending on the server's BIOS or accompanying software, it may support RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality, allowing for data redundancy and performance improvements by combining multiple drives. The IBM 45E8601 is a critical component for building reliable and scalable storage subsystems in enterprise environments, facilitating efficient data access and management for servers.
