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44E8796 IBM 2-Ports PCI Express x4 SAS Expander Controller Card for System X3650

SKU:

44E8796

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • PCI Express x4 interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Two SAS ports enabling multiple device connections
  • Designed for IBM System x3650 servers
  • Supports SAS expanders to increase storage scalability
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$59.00
Product Overview

The IBM 2-Ports PCI Express x4 SAS Expander Controller Card provides a solid way to connect multiple SAS devices within a System x3650 server. It serves as a bridge for storage expansion, offering reliable SAS port connections through a PCIe x4 interface that fits into standard server configurations.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 44E8796
Alternate Part Number 44E8796-16-CT
Technical Specification
Host Interface PCI Express x4 (PCIe x4)
Ports 2
Connectivity SAS
Compatibility IBM System x3650
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

This IBM 2-Ports PCI Express x4 SAS Expander Controller Card is built for enhancing storage capabilities in IBM System x3650 servers. It allows users to connect multiple SAS devices through its two dedicated ports, enabling efficient data handling and expanded storage options.

Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this controller card suits IT professionals managing storage arrays or needing to scale server storage without sacrificing performance. It provides a reliable interface for SAS expanders, supporting increased device counts.

Key Features

  • Offers a PCI Express x4 slot connection for faster data throughput
  • Equipped with two SAS ports for flexible device connections
  • Compatible specifically with IBM System x3650 servers
  • Enhances storage capacity through SAS expander support
  • Designed to maintain data integrity and consistent performance

This controller card is commonly deployed in enterprise server racks where storage expansion is critical. It helps administrators add more hard drives or SAS devices without needing to upgrade the entire server system. This makes it a practical choice for growing storage demands.


Use Cases

The 44E8796 controller card is primarily used to expand storage options within IBM System X3650 servers. Its design supports scalable and high-performance storage configurations.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple SAS hard drives or SSDs to a single server
  • Expanding existing storage arrays in data centers
  • Enhancing storage throughput for database and virtualization workloads
  • Integrating with RAID configurations for data redundancy
  • Supporting high-demand enterprise applications requiring fast and reliable storage access

By deploying this SAS expander controller card, IT professionals can effectively increase storage capacity and improve data transfer speeds within their IBM System X3650 server environments.


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44E8796 IBM 2-Ports PCI Express x4 SAS Expander Controller Card for System X3650
44E8796 IBM 2-Ports PCI Express x4 SAS Expander Controller Card for System X3650
$59.00