IBM 00W1174 4 x Ports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Interface Card

Product Description

The IBM 00W1174 is a high-performance Host Interface Card (HIC) that significantly enhances the storage connectivity capabilities of IBM servers. Equipped with four Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 8Gb/s, this card is engineered to deliver robust and high-speed access to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This allows for efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices, which is critical for demanding enterprise applications, virtualization, and large-scale data management. The 8Gb/s speed per port provides substantial bandwidth, enabling multiple servers to access shared storage resources concurrently with minimal latency. This is crucial for maintaining application performance and ensuring the smooth operation of business-critical services. The card's design focuses on reliability and performance, making it suitable for mission-critical environments where data availability and integrity are paramount. As a host bus adapter (HBA), the IBM 00W1174 plays a vital role in the storage infrastructure by bridging the server's internal system to the external Fibre Channel SAN. Its multiple ports offer redundancy and the ability to connect to different storage arrays or SAN fabrics, enhancing both performance and resilience. This card is an essential component for organizations looking to build or expand their high-speed, reliable storage solutions with IBM hardware.