Lenovo N2226 SAS SATA HBA Storage Controller

The Lenovo 00AE916 is a host bus adapter that brings high speed SAS and SATA connectivity to Lenovo and IBM System x servers. By installing this card, an administrator can connect multiple drives and keep data flowing smoothly without overloading the server’s existing resources.

The controller supports SAS links at up to 12 Gb per second and SATA links at 6 Gb per second, so each drive can perform to its potential. A PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers enough bandwidth to feed those speeds, making the card well suited for workloads that move large volumes of data, such as database transactions, virtual machine storage, or media archives.

Because the adapter understands both SAS and SATA protocols, it allows a mix of drive types in the same chassis. You can place fast SAS drives where response time matters and use higher-capacity SATA drives for backups or bulk storage, all under one controller. That flexibility is valuable in growing environments where requirements change over time.

Installation is straightforward: slot the 222 gram card into an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, attach the appropriate cables, and configure your drives through the server’s management utility. Once in place, the adapter helps reduce data bottlenecks and keeps critical applications running at full pace.

• SAS connectivity up to 12 Gb per second
• SATA connectivity up to 6 Gb per second
• Plugs into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot for high bandwidth
• Compatible with IBM System x servers
• Handles both SAS and SATA drives in one array
• Card weighs just 222 grams, leaving room for other expansion options