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IBM N2215 SAS/SATA 12Gb/s PCI Express x8 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter
- Interface: SAS/SATA 12Gb/s
- Bus Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) x8
- Form Factor: Low Profile
- Ports: Typically 8 internal SAS/SATA ports (can vary)
- Controller: LSI SAS3008 or similar
- RAID Support: Basic RAID 0, 1, 10
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD
- Target Application: Servers requiring high-speed SAS/SATA connectivity
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Product Overview
The IBM N2215 is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for SAS/SATA storage connectivity. It features a PCI Express x8 interface and a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for a wide range of servers. This HBA supports SAS and SATA drives at speeds up to 12Gb/s, providing high-performance storage access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | SAS/SATA 12Gb/s |
| Bus Type | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | N2215 |
Product Description
The IBM N2215 is a modern Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to deliver high-speed connectivity for SAS and SATA storage devices. Operating at 12Gb/s per lane, this HBA significantly boosts data transfer rates compared to previous generations, making it ideal for performance-sensitive enterprise applications. The card utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support multiple high-speed drives simultaneously without becoming a bottleneck. Designed with versatility in mind, the N2215 features a low-profile form factor, allowing it to be installed in a wide variety of server chassis, including dense 1U and 2U systems where space is often limited. It typically offers multiple internal SAS/SATA ports (often 8), enabling direct connection to numerous drives within the server. While primarily functioning as an HBA for direct drive access, many HBAs of this class also provide basic RAID capabilities (like RAID 0, 1, and 10) for software-defined storage or simple data redundancy needs. This IBM HBA is a crucial component for building scalable and high-performance storage solutions. It ensures efficient data flow between the server's CPU and storage devices, supporting demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. Broad operating system support ensures compatibility with most enterprise server environments, making the N2215 a reliable choice for enhancing storage infrastructure.
