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IBM 02AM285 Controller 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel For Exp2524 Exp2512
- 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Controller
- For IBM EXP2524 and EXP2512
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity
- Designed for IBM storage systems
- Facilitates SAN integration
- Reliable data transfer
- Part of IBM's storage expansion solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Controller
- Ports
- 4
- Speed
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- IBM EXP2524, EXP2512
- Part Number
- 02AM285
Product details
The IBM 02AM285 is a 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Controller designed for use with IBM EXP2524 and EXP2512 storage expansion units. This controller enables high-speed connectivity for these expansion enclosures, allowing them to integrate seamlessly into IBM storage environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Controller |
| Ports | 4 |
| Speed | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM EXP2524, EXP2512 |
| Part Number | 02AM285 |
Description
The IBM 02AM285 is a dedicated Fibre Channel controller engineered to enhance the connectivity and performance of IBM's EXP2500 series storage expansion units, specifically the EXP2524 and EXP2512 models. This controller provides four ports, each operating at a robust 8Gb Fibre Channel speed. This high-speed interface is crucial for modern storage area networks (SANs), enabling rapid data transfer between the expansion enclosures and the host systems or storage controllers. By integrating the 02AM285 into an EXP2524 or EXP2512 enclosure, organizations can significantly boost their storage infrastructure's performance and scalability. The 8Gb Fibre Channel technology ensures low latency and high throughput, which are essential for demanding enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. This controller acts as the gateway for data to flow efficiently into and out of the expansion units. This controller is a key component for extending IBM storage solutions, allowing businesses to add capacity and performance as their needs grow. Its design ensures compatibility and seamless integration within the IBM storage ecosystem, providing a reliable and high-performance solution for data access and management. The 4-port configuration offers flexibility in connecting multiple hosts or creating redundant paths for enhanced availability.
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