The ThinkServer IBM 3Gb SAS HBA Controller v2 (67Y0183) provides an ideal solution for all servers 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.

Performance specifications:

• 3 Gbps per SAS port
• uEFI support
• PCI-E gen 2 compatible
• PCI-E small form-factor design (MD-2)
• Four x1 internal 7-pin connectors/one x4 external SFF8088
• 8-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI-Express
• Connects to internal and external tape drives
• Connects to external storage controllers
• Supports all major operating systems including Open source drivers for Linux

Physical specifications:

• Approximate height: 64.26 mm (2.53 in)
• Approximate width: 167.82 mm (6.61 in)
• Approximate depth: 14.45 mm (0.57 in)
• Approximate weight: 0.09kg (0.2 lb)

Operating environment:

• Temperature
  • 10 deg to 35 deg (C) (50 deg to 95 deg (F)) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3000 ft)
  • 10 deg to 32 deg (C) (50 deg to 90 deg (F)) at 914 m to 2,133 (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
• Relative humidity: 8% to 80% (non-condensing)

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

• Announce date: 10 Nov 2009 (see country listing)
• Availability date: November 2009 (see country listing)
• Effective withdrawal date: December 2010

• Windows
• Red Hat Linux
• VMWare
• SUSE Linux

• ThinkServer IBM SAS 3Gb HBA Controller v2
• 2U bracket
• CD
• Safety flyer
• Quick install

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• cUL
• TUV
• IEC950
• VDE