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Sun 370-7696-04 370-7696 PCI-X Sas Controller Rohsyl
- PCI-X interface for legacy Sun systems
- Supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives
- Provides high-speed data transfer
- Enables connection of multiple SAS devices
- Designed for Sun Microsystems servers
- Hot-plug support for SAS drives
- RoHS compliant
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Key specifications
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- PCI-X
- Host Bus Type
- PCI-X 64-bit / 133MHz
- Device Interface
- SAS
- Number of Ports
- 2 x External SAS
- Form Factor
- PCI-X Add-in Card
- Compatibility
- Sun Microsystems Servers
Product details
The Sun 370-7696-04 is a PCI-X SAS controller designed to add high-speed serial attached SCSI connectivity to Sun servers. It enables the connection of SAS drives, offering improved performance and reliability over older interfaces. This controller is suitable for expanding storage capacity and performance in compatible Sun systems.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Host Bus Type | PCI-X 64-bit / 133MHz |
| Device Interface | SAS |
| Number of Ports | 2 x External SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | PCI-X Add-in Card |
| Compatibility | Sun Microsystems Servers |
| Features | RoHS Compliant |
Description
The Sun 370-7696-04 is a specialized PCI-X SAS controller card developed by Sun Microsystems to enhance the storage capabilities of their server platforms. This controller leverages the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which offers significant advantages in terms of speed, scalability, and reliability compared to older parallel SCSI or SATA interfaces, especially in enterprise environments. The PCI-X interface ensures compatibility with Sun servers that utilize this bus architecture, providing a high-bandwidth connection for data transfer between the server and connected storage devices. This controller is equipped with external SAS ports, allowing for the connection of external SAS disk arrays or individual SAS drives. SAS technology supports features like full-duplex communication, point-to-point connections, and advanced error recovery mechanisms, all of which contribute to higher performance and data integrity. The 370-7696-04 is designed to support multiple SAS devices, enabling users to expand their storage capacity significantly and configure complex storage solutions. It also typically supports hot-plugging, allowing drives to be added or removed while the system is operational, which is crucial for maintaining high availability. As indicated by the 'Rohsyl' designation, this product complies with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives, signifying its adherence to environmental regulations regarding the use of certain hazardous materials in electronic equipment. The 370-7696-04 is an essential component for Sun server administrators looking to upgrade their storage infrastructure with the performance and reliability benefits of SAS technology, particularly within environments that still rely on the PCI-X bus.
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