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IBM 00ND478_LP PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter LP
- Dual 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
- PCI Express Generation 3 (PCIe3) interface
- Low Profile (LP) form factor for dense server environments
- Supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization)
- Designed for IBM Power Systems and other compatible servers
- Enhances storage connectivity and performance
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Product Overview
This is an IBM PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter, designed for high-performance storage networking. It provides dual ports for redundant connectivity and supports the latest PCIe Gen 3 standard for increased bandwidth.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Adapter |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Low Profile (LP) |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 00ND478_LP is a high-speed Fibre Channel adapter engineered to deliver robust and reliable connectivity for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Featuring two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, it enables high-throughput data transfers essential for demanding applications and virtualized environments. Its PCIe Gen 3 interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization, allowing for rapid access to storage resources. This adapter is optimized for deployment in IBM Power Systems, offering seamless integration and enhanced performance for storage I/O. The low-profile form factor makes it suitable for installation in dense server chassis, where space is often a premium. Support for advanced features like NPIV allows for greater flexibility and scalability in SAN configurations, enabling multiple virtual connections over a single physical port. With its dual-port design, the adapter provides redundancy and load balancing capabilities, crucial for maintaining high availability of storage services. The 16 Gbps speed significantly reduces latency and improves overall system responsiveness, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical workloads that require fast and dependable storage access.