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00E0806 - IBM 8GB/s Dual Port PCI-Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCI Express (PCIe) x8 interface
- IBM branded Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Designed for high-performance SAN environments
- Supports advanced Fibre Channel features
- Provides reliable and fast data transfer to storage
- Suitable for enterprise servers
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Product Overview
This entry appears to be a partial or potentially misidentified SKU. The title '00E0806 - IBM 8GB/s Dual Port PCI-Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter' describes a specific IBM Fibre Channel HBA. Assuming the SKU is intended to represent this adapter, it is a dual-port, 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for PCI Express x8 slots, designed for high-speed SAN connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | IBM |
| Interface | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
Product Description
The IBM 8Gb/s Dual Port PCI-Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, identified by the partial SKU '8GB/s' and associated title '00E0806', is a critical component for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). This adapter provides two independent Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at speeds up to 8Gb/s, ensuring substantial bandwidth for data-intensive applications. The PCI Express x8 interface maximizes data throughput between the host server and the storage network, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. This HBA is designed to offload storage protocol processing from the server's CPU, thereby improving overall system performance and efficiency. Its dual-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, crucial for mission-critical applications where high availability and reliable access to data are paramount. The adapter supports various Fibre Channel features and protocols, enabling seamless integration into existing SAN environments and facilitating robust connectivity to storage arrays. As an IBM product, this Fibre Channel adapter is built to meet the rigorous standards of enterprise data centers. It is an essential piece of hardware for servers requiring fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity to storage systems, supporting applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. The combination of 8Gb/s speed, PCIe x8 interface, and dual-port architecture makes it a powerful solution for modern SAN deployments.
