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00W1459 - IBM 8GB Fibre Channel Quad Port Daughter Card (2) 4 x Fiber Channel
- 4 x Fibre Channel ports
- 8Gb/s per port speed
- Designed for IBM DS3512/DS3524 storage systems
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
- Provides reliable and efficient data access
- Daughter card form factor for integration into storage arrays
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Port Type
- Fibre Channel
- Number of Ports
- 4
- Speed
- 8Gb/s
- Compatibility
- IBM DS3512/DS3524
- Form Factor
- Daughter Card
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 00W1459 is a 4-port Fibre Channel daughter card specifically designed for the IBM DS3512 and DS3524 storage systems. It provides 8Gb/s connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer between the storage array and servers. This card is crucial for SAN environments requiring reliable and fast access to storage resources.
Technical Information
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Compatibility | IBM DS3512/DS3524 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Daughter Card |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 00W1459 |
Description
The IBM 00W1459 Fibre Channel daughter card is a key component for expanding the connectivity options of IBM's DS3500 series storage systems. With four 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, it allows for high-speed, low-latency communication between the storage array and multiple servers in a Storage Area Network (SAN). This ensures that applications have rapid and consistent access to the data stored on the DS3512 or DS3524 systems. This daughter card is engineered for seamless integration into the specified IBM storage enclosures, acting as an interface to the SAN fabric. The 8Gb/s speed per port is critical for demanding workloads, such as database operations, virtualization, and high-transaction environments, where performance is paramount. Its design focuses on delivering robust and reliable data transfer, minimizing the risk of data loss or performance degradation. By providing multiple Fibre Channel connections, the 00W1459 card enhances the scalability and availability of the storage solution. It allows for redundant paths to the storage, improving fault tolerance and ensuring continuous data access even in the event of a link failure. This makes it an essential upgrade for organizations looking to optimize their SAN infrastructure.
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