IBM 00AE916 Adapter

IBM N2226 SAS/SATA HBA for System x (Part Number: 00AE916) — is a high-speed external storage connectivity solution. This Host Bus Adapter provides a reliable, high-performance link between System x servers and external storage enclosures or tape drives. Supporting the latest 12Gbps SAS technology, it effectively doubles the data transfer rate of previous generations. The N2226 is a non-RAID adapter, making it the perfect choice for high-density storage solutions where the operating system manages the drive arrays. Its low-latency design and high IOPS capability are optimized for modern data center workloads.

Key Specifications:

• Data Rate: 12 Gbps per lane.

• Connectors: Two external x8 Mini-SAS HD ports (SFF-8644).

• Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8.

• Storage Support: SAS and SATA HDDs, SSDs, and Tape Drives.

• Performance: Based on LSI SAS3008 I/O controller.

• Reliability: Extensive testing for compatibility with IBM/Lenovo enterprise storage.