Lenovo 3Gb SAS HBA Controller v2 - Storage controller (RAID) - 8 Channel - SATA 3Gb/s / SAS - low profile - RAID RAID 0, 1, 1E - PCIe x8 - for System x3250 M3; x3550 M2; x3620 M3; x3650 M2
- 3 Gbps per SAS port uEFI support
- PCI-E small form-factor design
- 8-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI-Express
- Connects to both SAS and SATA HDDs
- Connects to internal and external tape drives
- Connects to external storage controllers
- Integrated RAID 0, 1, and 1E for specific systems
- Supports most operating systems
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 provides an ideal solution for all servers and workstations requiring ultra high-speed data transfer in disk connectivity for data backup and mission-critical applications. This host bus adapter supports direct attach to internal SAS / SATA II HDDs and tape or external tape or storage controller. IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 complements IBM SAS HBA with the addition of uEFI support and PCIe Gen 2 compatibility. The PCI small form-factor IBM 3Gb SAS HBA can handle medium-to-large capacity server storage applications. Specialized development on the IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 enables support for integrated RAID 0, 1, and 1E for an added overhead savings.
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Robust connectivity
Equipped with both internal and external connectors, this storage controller offers versatile connectivity options. With four internal SATA 3 Gb/s / SAS connectors and one external 26 pin 4x Shielded Mini MultiLane SAS (SFF-8088) connector, it ensures a wide range of storage solutions can be accommodated, enhancing system flexibility.
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Enhanced data integrity
Supporting RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E, the Lenovo 3Gb SAS HBA Controller v2 provides options for data mirroring and striping. This flexibility allows for increased data protection and performance, ensuring critical data is kept safe while optimizing storage efficiency.
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High performance
With a data transfer rate of 3 Gbit/s and an eight-channel architecture, this controller is designed to handle the demands of high-data environments. The PCI Express x8 bus type further enhances this capability, ensuring smooth data flow and reduced bottlenecks in data-intensive operations.
