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Abstract
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 provides an ideal solution for all servers and workstations needing ultra high-speed data transfer in disk connectivity for data backup and mission-critical applications. This HBA provides support for SAS and SATA HDDs and tape drive configurations.
Note: This product has now been withdrawn from marketing and is no longer available for ordering from IBM.
Introduction
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 provides an ideal solution for all servers and workstations needing ultra high-speed data transfer in disk connectivity for data backup and mission-critical applications. This HBA provides support for SAS and SATA HDDs and tape drive configurations.
Figure 1 shows the IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2.
Figure 1. IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2
Did you know?
This adapter is an ideal choice for connecting to tape drives with 3 Gbps SAS host interfaces.
Part number information
Table 1 lists the part number and feature code
Table 1. Part number and feature code
Table 1. Part number and feature code
| Description | Part number | Feature code |
| IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 | 44E8700 | 3583 |
Specifications
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 has the following specifications:
* The 3Gb SAS HBA v2 supports RAID, but only on the System x3455 (RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E are supported). All other supported systems support tape connectivity only. See the announcement letter (link below) for details.
- One external Mini-SAS x4 connector (SFF-8088)
- Four internal SATA x1 connectors
- LSI 1068E SAS controller
- PCI Express x8 host interface
- RAID levels : none*
* The 3Gb SAS HBA v2 supports RAID, but only on the System x3455 (RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E are supported). All other supported systems support tape connectivity only. See the announcement letter (link below) for details.
Operating environment
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 is supported in the following environment:
- Temperature:
- At 0 - 1000 m (0 - 3000 ft): 10 - 35° C (50 - 95° F)
- At 1000 - 2100 m (3000 - 7000 ft): 10 - 32° C (50 - 90° F)
- Relative humidity: 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Warranty
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 has a one-year limited warranty. When installed on a System x server, these cards assume your system’s base warranty and any IBM ServicePac upgrade.
Supported servers
The IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 is supported on the IBM System x servers listed in Table 2.
Table 2. Supported System x servers
Table 2 (continued). Supported System x servers
See the IBM ServerProven website for the latest information about the adapters supported by each System x server type: http://ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Table 2. Supported System x servers
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IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 |
44E8700 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Table 2 (continued). Supported System x servers
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IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
See the IBM ServerProven website for the latest information about the adapters supported by each System x server type: http://ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Related product families
Product families related to this document are the following:
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