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NetApp FAS3220-BASE-ESM Fas3250 Esm Fibre Cannel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 12GB Cache Controller Card
- NetApp FAS3200 Series ESM Controller
- Fibre Channel Connectivity
- 8Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
- 12GB Cache
- PCI Express x2 Interface
- Enhances storage performance and reliability
- Designed for enterprise storage solutions
- Supports high-availability configurations
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Product Overview
The NetApp FAS3220-BASE-ESM is an ESM (Enterprise Storage Module) controller card for the FAS3200 series. It features Fibre Channel connectivity with 8Gb/s speed and a 12GB cache, designed to enhance storage performance and reliability in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Enterprise Storage Module (ESM) Controller Card |
| Series | NetApp FAS3200 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Cache | 12GB |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express x2 |
Product Description
The NetApp FAS3220-BASE-ESM is a critical component for the NetApp FAS3200 series storage systems, serving as an Enterprise Storage Module (ESM) controller. This card provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling efficient data transfer between servers and the storage array. With an 8Gb/s interface speed, it is designed to handle demanding I/O operations, making it suitable for enterprise-level applications that require fast and reliable access to data. The inclusion of a substantial 12GB cache on this controller card significantly improves performance by buffering frequently accessed data and streamlining I/O operations. This cache memory helps to reduce latency and increase throughput, which is crucial for databases, virtualization, and other performance-sensitive workloads. The PCI Express x2 interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the system's backplane, further optimizing data flow. This ESM controller card is engineered for high availability and reliability, essential characteristics for enterprise storage solutions. By providing robust connectivity and enhanced data handling capabilities, the FAS3220-BASE-ESM plays a vital role in maintaining the performance and uptime of NetApp storage systems, supporting critical business operations.
