Name: 01DC657 Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 2x 4-port 12Gb SAS Adapter Cards (mSAS HD) 12Gb/s SAS Plug-in Card 2 Total SAS Port(s)
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 01DC657
Price: 2488.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 12Gb SAS Adapter Card provides high-speed connectivity and is designed specifically to enhance storage system performance. It fits into the server or storage array to increase available SAS ports and improve data transfer rates, making it an essential component in enterprise storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	01DC657
Alternate Part Number	01DC657-11-HU

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	12Gbps SAS
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
Chipset / Controller	LSI SAS3008
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This adapter card enhances the Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 system by offering high-speed 12Gb/s SAS connectivity through two 4-port mSAS HD interfaces. It is built to increase data transfer rates and expand storage network capabilities. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups, this SAS adapter is suited for IT professionals managing storage performance and scalability. It allows for efficient integration with SAS storage devices, ensuring reliable and fast connections. Key Features High-bandwidth 12Gb/s SAS interface supporting fast data flow Two 4-port mSAS HD connectors for flexible storage expansion Compatible with Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 systems Designed as a plug-in card for easy installation Enables increased storage throughput and connectivity This adapter card is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and server environments where high-speed SAS connections are crucial. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient data access and expanding storage capacity without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 12Gb SAS Adapter Card is typically implemented in enterprise storage systems where enhanced connectivity and high data throughput are critical. It suits environments managing large-scale storage clusters, demanding rapid data access and reliable SAS communication for mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Integrating additional SAS ports in data center storage arrays to support expanding storage capacity requirements. Facilitating high-speed data transfer in virtualization environments that require low latency and robust connectivity. Supporting storage infrastructure in SMB networks that need scalable solutions for backup and recovery workflows. Enhancing storage throughput in remote office setups demanding efficient data synchronization with central data centers. Optimizing SAS channel availability in rack deployments focused on performance-intensive database and analytics workloads. This adapter card delivers operational efficiency by enabling scalable SAS connectivity and accelerating data movement within storage environments. Its deployment helps maintain consistent performance levels and supports infrastructure growth without compromising system reliability.