IBM 00E3497 2B93 4 x Port (2 x 10GB FCoE + 2 x 1GBE) Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter

Product Description

The IBM 00E3497 is a versatile and high-performance network adapter designed to meet the demanding connectivity requirements of modern enterprise environments. This adapter uniquely combines two 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) ports with two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering a converged networking solution. FCoE allows for the transport of Fibre Channel storage traffic over Ethernet networks, simplifying infrastructure by consolidating network and storage traffic onto a single network fabric. This reduces the number of network interface cards (NICs) and switches required, leading to cost savings and reduced complexity. Leveraging the PCI Express interface, the 00E3497 ensures high bandwidth and low latency communication with the host server. The 10Gb FCoE ports are ideal for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity, providing the performance needed for demanding applications such as databases and virtualization. The integrated 1Gb Ethernet ports offer standard network connectivity for management, general data traffic, and other IP-based services. This dual-purpose design makes it an excellent choice for servers that require both robust storage access and reliable network communication. This adapter is particularly beneficial in environments that are transitioning towards converged infrastructure or looking to optimize their existing network and storage architecture. By supporting both FCoE and standard Ethernet, the IBM 00E3497 provides flexibility and scalability. It enables organizations to achieve higher performance, reduce cabling, and simplify network management, all while maintaining compatibility with existing Ethernet infrastructure. Its robust feature set makes it a valuable component for IBM servers deployed in data-intensive applications and virtualized environments.