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IBM 46K5868 2-Ports SAS PCI Express x8 Adapter Card for 57B3 X4
- 2-Port SAS Controller
- PCI Express x8 Interface
- Supports SAS and SATA drives
- High-speed data transfer
- Designed for server environments
- Compatible with IBM System x servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 46K5868 is a 2-port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) adapter card designed for PCI Express x8 slots. It enables connectivity to SAS storage devices, offering high-speed data transfer for server and storage environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAS Adapter Card |
| Ports | 2 x SAS |
| Interface | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 6Gb/s per port (SAS 2.0) |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
| Compatibility | IBM System x, BladeCenter |
Product Description
The IBM 46K5868 is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides two external SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports. This card is designed to connect servers to external storage arrays, tape drives, or other SAS-based peripherals. It utilizes the PCI Express x8 interface, offering significant bandwidth to support high-speed data transfers essential for demanding enterprise workloads. This adapter card is typically used in IBM System x servers and BladeCenter systems to expand storage connectivity. It supports both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility in storage configurations. The dual-port design enhances redundancy and performance by allowing connections to multiple storage devices or paths, crucial for high-availability environments. With support for SAS 2.0 specifications, the 46K5868 can achieve data transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s per port. This makes it suitable for applications requiring fast access to data, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The card's robust design and IBM's enterprise focus ensure reliability and compatibility within IBM's server ecosystem.
