44W2170

This IBM iSCSI Storage Controller model 44W2170 is designed to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity for the System Storage DS3300. It enables efficient communication between servers and storage by using the iSCSI protocol over standard Ethernet networks.

Commonly found in mid-sized enterprise environments, this controller is built for administrators who need to optimize storage access without investing in Fibre Channel infrastructure. It’s often deployed in data centers to streamline storage management and improve system responsiveness.

Key Features

• Integrates 10Gb Ethernet for fast and stable data paths
• Supports iSCSI protocol to facilitate block-level storage networking
• Compatible with IBM DS3300 storage systems
• Enhances fault tolerance with redundant controller support
• Reduces deployment complexity by leveraging existing Ethernet infrastructure

This controller is typically used in storage arrays where scalable, cost-effective network storage is required. It plays a crucial role in environments aiming to balance performance with network resource efficiency. Many organizations rely on it to consolidate storage resources and simplify their storage area network setup.