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IBM 00Y2421 4-Ports Fibre Channel 8GB/s Host Interface Card for V3700
- Interface Type: Fibre Channel
- Data Transfer Rate: 8 Gbps per port
- Number of Ports: 4
- Host Interface: PCI Express
- Designed for IBM Storwize V3700
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
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Key specifications
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- 00Y2421
- Interface Type
- Fibre Channel
- Data Rate
- 8 Gbps
- Number of Ports
- 4
- Host Bus
- PCI Express
- Compatibility
- IBM Storwize V3700
Product details
The IBM 00Y2421 is a 4-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Interface Card designed for the IBM Storwize V3700 storage system. It enables high-speed connectivity for servers to access storage resources.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 00Y2421 |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Data Rate | 8 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Host Bus | PCI Express |
| Compatibility | IBM Storwize V3700 |
Description
The IBM 00Y2421 is a crucial component for expanding the connectivity and performance of the IBM Storwize V3700 storage system. This Host Interface Card features four Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a high speed of 8 Gigabits per second (Gbps). This allows multiple servers to connect simultaneously to the storage array, facilitating high-throughput data access and robust Storage Area Network (SAN) configurations. Designed specifically for the Storwize V3700, the 00Y2421 card ensures seamless integration and optimal performance within the IBM storage ecosystem. The use of Fibre Channel technology provides reliable, low-latency, and high-bandwidth communication, which is essential for demanding enterprise workloads such as virtualization, database operations, and high-performance computing. The PCI Express host bus interface ensures efficient communication between the card and the server's motherboard. By providing four 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, this interface card significantly enhances the storage system's ability to handle concurrent I/O operations and large data transfers. It is an ideal solution for organizations looking to scale their storage infrastructure, improve application performance, and ensure high availability of data by leveraging a dedicated SAN. The 00Y2421 is a key enabler for modern, high-performance data centers.
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