81Y8516 - IBM 16 SAS Connectivity Expansion Card for BladeCenter

SKU 81Y8516

Brand IBM

SAS Connectivity Expansion Card
Designed for IBM BladeCenter
Enables SAS storage connectivity
Facilitates high-speed data transfer
Integrates SAS storage into blade infrastructure
Provides robust I/O for blade servers
Reliable enterprise-grade component

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Key specifications

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Type: SAS Connectivity Expansion Card
Compatibility: IBM BladeCenter
Brand: IBM
Part Number: 81Y8516

Product details

The IBM 81Y8516 is a SAS Connectivity Expansion Card designed for IBM BladeCenter systems. It facilitates the connection of SAS storage devices to the blade servers.

Technical Information

Type	SAS Connectivity Expansion Card
Compatibility	IBM BladeCenter

Additional Specifications

Brand	IBM
Part Number	81Y8516

Description

The IBM 81Y8516 is a specialized expansion card engineered to enhance the storage capabilities of IBM BladeCenter chassis. Its primary function is to provide robust SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity, allowing blade servers within the BladeCenter to interface with external SAS storage arrays or internal SAS drives. This card is crucial for environments that require high-speed, reliable data transfer for storage-intensive applications. By integrating SAS connectivity, it enables blade servers to achieve performance levels comparable to traditional rack-mounted servers when it comes to storage I/O. This is essential for databases, virtualization, and other demanding workloads. The 81Y8516 ensures seamless integration of SAS storage into the dense and efficient BladeCenter architecture. It represents a key component for expanding storage options and improving the overall performance and flexibility of IBM's blade computing solutions.

Condition: Refurbished