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IBM 46C4069 3Gb/s SAS Connectivity Card for BladeCenter
- 3Gb/s SAS connectivity
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter
- Internal SAS port(s)
- Enables connection to internal hard drives or SSDs
- Provides SAS storage expansion for blade servers
- Part of IBM's storage connectivity solutions
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Product Overview
The IBM 46C4069 is a 3Gb/s SAS Connectivity Card designed for IBM BladeCenter systems. It provides SAS connectivity for internal storage devices within the blade server.
Technical Information
| Data Rate | 3Gb/s |
| Interface | SAS |
| System Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | Internal SAS |
| Functionality | Storage Connectivity Card |
Product Description
The IBM 46C4069 is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Connectivity Card specifically designed for integration into IBM BladeCenter chassis. This card serves as an interface to connect internal storage devices, such as SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs), directly to the blade server's motherboard or backplane. It enables blade servers to utilize local storage for operating systems, applications, or data, enhancing their standalone capabilities and flexibility. Operating at a data transfer rate of 3Gb/s per SAS channel, this card provides sufficient bandwidth for many internal storage configurations within a blade server environment. While 3Gb/s SAS is an older standard compared to current 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s SAS, it remains adequate for connecting a limited number of internal drives where extreme I/O performance is not the primary requirement. The card typically features one or more internal SAS connectors, such as SFF-8482 or similar, depending on the specific BladeCenter model it is designed for. This connectivity card is a key component for expanding the storage options of IBM BladeCenter servers, allowing for configurations that include local RAID arrays or simple direct-attached storage. Its integration within the BladeCenter ecosystem ensures compatibility and simplifies the management of internal storage resources for blade servers, contributing to the overall modularity and expandability of the IBM BladeCenter platform.
