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IBM 49Y8009 3Gb/s SAS Connectivity Card for BladeCenter
- 3Gb/s SAS Connectivity
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter
- Enables connection to SAS storage devices
- Enhances storage expandability for blade servers
- Provides high-speed data transfer for storage
- Supports multiple SAS devices
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Product Overview
The IBM 49Y8009 is a 3Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity card specifically designed for IBM BladeCenter systems. It provides enhanced storage connectivity options, allowing blade servers to interface with SAS storage devices and expand their storage capabilities.
Technical Information
| Interface | 3Gb/s SAS |
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Storage Connectivity Card |
Product Description
The IBM 49Y8009 is a specialized SAS connectivity card engineered to integrate seamlessly within the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem. This card provides blade servers with the capability to connect to external SAS storage arrays and devices, significantly expanding their storage capacity and performance potential. With a data transfer rate of 3Gb/s per SAS lane, it ensures efficient communication between the blade server and the storage subsystem. This connectivity card is crucial for environments that require high-speed, reliable storage access for demanding applications, such as databases, virtualization, or high-performance computing. By enabling SAS connectivity, the 49Y8009 allows blade servers to leverage the benefits of SAS technology, including improved performance, greater scalability, and enhanced data integrity compared to older interface standards. Installation of the IBM 49Y8009 within a BladeCenter chassis allows for flexible storage configurations. It can be used to connect to internal or external SAS storage enclosures, providing blade servers with direct access to high-capacity hard drives or SSDs. This enhances the overall flexibility and utility of the BladeCenter platform, making it a more versatile solution for a wider range of enterprise IT needs.
