Sun 375-3488-01 375-3488-01 StorageTek PCI-Express x8 8-Channel SAS/SATA 3GB/s 46-4

Description

The Sun 375-3488-01 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust storage connectivity for systems utilizing the PCI-Express x8 interface. This controller card is part of Sun Microsystems' (now Oracle) StorageTek line, indicating its suitability for enterprise-level storage solutions. It features an 8-channel architecture, allowing it to connect and manage up to eight individual SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial ATA) drives simultaneously. With a data transfer rate of 3Gb/s per channel, this HBA offers significant bandwidth for storage operations, making it capable of handling demanding I/O workloads. The card supports both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility in storage configuration. SAS drives are generally preferred for their performance and reliability in enterprise environments, while SATA drives offer a cost-effective option for bulk storage. The PCI-Express x8 interface ensures that the controller has ample bandwidth to communicate efficiently with the host system, preventing bottlenecks. This 375-3488-01 controller is essential for building scalable and high-availability storage systems. It enables direct attachment of multiple drives, facilitating configurations such as RAID arrays (when used with appropriate software or hardware RAID controllers) or simple JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) setups. Its robust design and enterprise focus make it a reliable component for data storage and management in demanding server environments.

Condition: Refurbished