Product Overview of Intel RMS3VC160
The RMS3VC160 is an Intel 12GB SAS/SATA Mezzanine card designed for use in PCIe 3.0 X8 slots. It provides 16 internal ports and is an essential component for servers that require high-speed storage connectivity. In this article, we'll dive into the details of this card, including its features, benefits, and compatibility.
Features
The RMS3VC160 is a high-performance storage solution that is designed to support both SAS and SATA drives. It features 16 internal ports, which provide a high level of connectivity for your storage devices. The card is also designed to be compatible with PCIe 3.0 X8 slots, which is the most common slot type found on modern servers.
In terms of speed, the RMS3VC160 provides up to 12GB/s transfer rates, making it ideal for servers that require high-speed storage connectivity. It is also designed to support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which provides data redundancy and increased performance for your storage devices.
Benefits
The RMS3VC160 provides several benefits for server administrators and IT professionals. One of the primary benefits is its high level of connectivity, which allows you to connect up to 16 internal storage devices to your server. This is essential for servers that require a high level of storage capacity and performance.
Another benefit of the RMS3VC160 is its compatibility with PCIe 3.0 X8 slots. This ensures that the card will work with most modern servers, providing you with a high level of compatibility and versatility.
The RMS3VC160 also supports RAID, which provides data redundancy and increased performance for your storage devices. This is especially important for servers that require high levels of uptime and reliability.
Compatibility
The RMS3VC160 is designed to be compatible with a wide range of servers, including those from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other major manufacturers. It is also compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
However, before purchasing the RMS3VC160, it's important to check your server's compatibility with the card. You can do this by consulting your server's documentation or by contacting the manufacturer.
Overall, the RMS3VC160 is a high-performance storage solution that provides 16 internal ports and support for both SAS and SATA drives. It is compatible with PCIe 3.0 X8 slots and supports RAID, providing data redundancy and increased performance for your storage devices.
If you're in need of a high-speed storage solution for your server, the RMS3VC160 is an excellent choice. It provides a high level of connectivity, compatibility, and performance, making it an essential component for servers that require a high level of storage capacity and performance.
General Information about the Intel RMS3VC160
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Part Number or SKU# RMS3VC160
- Type: Controller
- Sub Type: Mezzanine Card
Technical Information
- Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Controller Type: 12GB/s SAS
- RAID Supported: Yes
- RAID Levels: JBOD
- Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of SAS Ports: 16
- Number of SAS Ports (Internal): 16
Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor Mezzanine
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Mezzanine adapter
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A mezzanine card is a miniature Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) card or a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. It is a Printed circuit board and engineered to the IEEE P1386.1 standard. IP Card (Industry Pack card) is a typical and most popular form of a mezzanine card; it provides a 16-bit data path with a 3.9 x 1.8 inches, it is adapted to fit into an IP-to-PCI adapter card via its 50-pin connectors. Another type of the mezzanine card is the PCI Mezzanine (PMC) card, unlike the IP card, it provides a 32, or 64-bit data path and has 64-pin connectors. The IP card and the PCI card are widely used with VME expansion bus. VME expansion technology supports up to 21 cards on a single backplane and has found great industrial, military, and telecommunications applications. Our wide range of top-quality IEEE standard mezzanine cards guarantees high-speed functionality across various systems. You can choose from a collection of cards including Expansion Card, 2 Port, 1 Port, 4 Port, PCI-E, Poweredge here on allhdd.com.
The mezzanine adapter allows companies to develop products that are compatible with the well-established PCI bus. However, they flaunt a smaller and more sturdy unit than the standard PCI plug-in cards.
Mezzanine card options
The mezzanine card comes in various options categorized as type A mezzanine cards, and server blade, the type B mezzanine cards determine where the mezzanine gets installed. You can install Type-A mezzanine cards on mezzanine 1, 2, and 3 connectors. Type A mezzanine cards are suited for expansion slot 1- 8x PCI express 3.0 Type-A. The expansion slot is compatible with the dual port mezzanine cards, the first port of the mezzanine card is for interconnecting module 3, and the other is for bay 4 (mezzanine slot 1 case).
Expansion slots 2, and 3 – X16 PCI-E 3.0 Type B supports both type A and type B mezzanine cards. These expansion slots support the 2 ports mezzanine card and the 4 port mezzanine cards, for the 2 port cards, the first port is routed to the interconnect module bay 5, while the second is routed for bay 6. For the 4 ports cards, you can route the first port to interconnect module bay 5, the second to bay 6, the third to bay 7, and the last to bay 8. Optional expansion card enables network connectivity or provides fibre channel support.
OCP Mezzanine card 2.0
OCP mezzanine card for Intel v2.0 motherboard has been developed to serve mainly the 1 port and 2 ports 10G Ethernet card. Significant modifications have been made to form factor to accommodate the new uses cases.
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