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68Y8481 - IBM SAS SATA Fiber Channel Controller for DS3500
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Supported Drives: SATA and SAS
- Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s per port
- Supports higher performance SATA/SAS drives
- Ideal for modern server and workstation storage expansion
- Enables faster data access and throughput
- Compatible with RAID configurations
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- PCI Express (PCIe)
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA, SAS
- Data Transfer Rate
- 6Gb/s
- Form Factor
- PCIe Add-in Card
Product details
The IBM 68Y8481 is a high-performance PCI Express (PCIe) SATA/SAS controller card. It supports a 6Gb/s interface speed for both SATA and SAS drives, offering enhanced data transfer capabilities for modern storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA, SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Description
The IBM 68Y8481 is an advanced storage controller designed to meet the performance demands of contemporary IT environments. Featuring a PCI Express interface and supporting both SATA and SAS drives, this card offers a significant upgrade in storage connectivity. The 6Gb/s data transfer rate per port doubles the throughput compared to previous 3Gb/s standards, enabling faster access to data and improving overall system responsiveness for demanding applications. This controller card is engineered for versatility, accommodating a wide range of storage devices. Whether utilizing high-speed SAS drives for critical enterprise workloads or cost-effective SATA drives for bulk storage, the 68Y8481 ensures optimal performance. Its compatibility with RAID configurations further enhances its utility, allowing for the creation of fault-tolerant and high-performance storage arrays that protect data and boost read/write speeds. Designed for easy integration into servers and workstations equipped with PCIe slots, the IBM 68Y8481 is an essential component for storage expansion and performance enhancement. It is particularly beneficial for environments running databases, virtualization platforms, or high-definition media editing, where rapid data throughput is a key requirement. This controller card represents a reliable and powerful solution for building next-generation storage infrastructures.
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