IBM 00E2864 2 x Ports SFP Copper + 2 x Ports RJ-45 1Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Network Adapter

Product Description

The IBM 00E2864 is a high-performance network adapter designed to provide robust and flexible connectivity for enterprise servers. It features a combination of four ports: two standard 1Gb/s RJ-45 Ethernet ports and two SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) slots. The SFP slots offer significant versatility, as they can accommodate either copper or fiber optic transceivers, allowing the adapter to connect to a wide range of network infrastructure, from standard copper cabling to high-speed fiber optic links. Operating over a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, this adapter provides substantial bandwidth, ensuring that the network ports are not a bottleneck for data-intensive applications. Each of the four ports supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds (1 Gb/s), making it suitable for demanding server workloads such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and large data transfers. The dual RJ-45 ports offer straightforward connectivity to standard network switches, while the SFP ports provide options for longer reach or higher bandwidth connections when paired with appropriate transceivers. This network adapter is engineered for reliability and performance in demanding IBM server environments, but it is also compatible with other systems that support the PCIe 2.0 x8 standard. The combination of versatile port types and high-speed capabilities makes the IBM 00E2864 a valuable component for building or upgrading network infrastructure in data centers and enterprise networks.