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IBM 00JY848-LP 2 x Ports 8Gb/s PCI-Express x4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for System X
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Speed: 8Gbps per port
- Ports: 2 x Fibre Channel
- Bus Type: PCI-Express (PCIe) x4
- Brand: IBM
- Model: 00JY848-LP
- Form Factor: Low Profile (LP)
- Designed for IBM System x servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 00JY848-LP is a 2-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM System x servers. This PCI-Express x4 card enables high-speed connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs, offering enhanced performance and reliability for storage networking. The 'LP' designation typically indicates a low-profile form factor.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 00JY848-LP |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 8Gbps per port |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI-Express (PCIe) x4 |
| Form Factor | PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Bracket | Low Profile (LP) |
| Compatibility | IBM System x servers |
Product Description
The IBM 00JY848-LP is a high-performance dual-port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for IBM System x servers. This adapter leverages the PCI-Express (PCIe) x4 interface, providing ample bandwidth for demanding storage networking tasks. With two 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, it facilitates robust and high-speed connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling efficient data transfer for critical applications. The 8Gbps speed per port offers a significant performance improvement over older 4Gbps adapters, reducing latency and increasing throughput for storage I/O. The dual-port design is crucial for enterprise environments, allowing for redundant connections to the SAN, which enhances data availability and provides failover capabilities. This is essential for mission-critical applications that cannot tolerate downtime. The 'LP' designation in the model number indicates that this HBA features a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for installation in smaller rack-mount servers (e.g., 1U or 2U chassis) that have limited internal expansion space. Its compatibility with IBM System x servers ensures optimized performance and reliability within that specific server architecture. This HBA is a key component for organizations seeking to build or upgrade their Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure with reliable and high-speed storage connectivity.
