00Y3338 - IBM QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Single Port Host Bus Adapter for System x

SKU 00Y3338

Brand IBM

1-Port Fibre Channel
16Gb/s Fibre Channel Speed
PCI Express (PCIe) Interface
Designed for IBM System x Servers
Supports Fibre Channel Protocol
Provides connectivity to SANs
Hot-pluggable
Low-profile bracket included (check specific model)
Enhances storage performance and reliability

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Key specifications

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Port Count: 1
Interface Type: Fibre Channel
Speed: 16 Gb/s
Bus Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
Host System: IBM System x
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card

Product details

The IBM 00Y3338 is a 1-Port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for IBM System x servers. It utilizes a PCI Express interface for high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs).

Technical Information

Port Count	1
Interface Type	Fibre Channel
Speed	16 Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Bus Interface	PCI Express (PCIe)
Host System	IBM System x
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card

Description

The IBM 00Y3338 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust Fibre Channel connectivity for IBM System x servers. This adapter features a single 16Gb/s Fibre Channel port, enabling high-speed communication with Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 16Gb/s speed offers significant bandwidth, crucial for demanding enterprise storage applications that require low latency and high throughput, such as database operations, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Utilizing a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, the 00Y3338 ensures a fast and efficient connection to the server's motherboard. The PCIe bus provides the necessary bandwidth to support the full performance of the 16Gb/s Fibre Channel port, minimizing bottlenecks between the server and its storage resources. This HBA is designed to be hot-pluggable, allowing for installation or replacement without requiring the server to be powered down, which is essential for maintaining high availability in enterprise environments. This adapter is specifically engineered for compatibility with IBM System x servers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. By providing a reliable link to the SAN, the IBM 00Y3338 HBA enhances storage performance, improves data access times, and contributes to the overall reliability and scalability of the server's storage infrastructure. It is a critical component for organizations leveraging Fibre Channel technology for their storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished