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IBM 02R2097 2MB Single Channel PCI-x Fibre Channel Host Bus
- Brand: IBM
- Model: 02R2097
- Interface: PCI-X
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Speed: 2Gb/s
- Channels: Single Channel
- Enables SAN connectivity
- Suitable for enterprise servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 02R2097 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for connecting servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). It features a single channel and operates over a PCI-X interface, supporting 2Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds. This adapter provides a reliable pathway for storage I/O in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 02R2097 |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Speed | 2Gb/s |
| Channels | Single Channel |
Product Description
The IBM 02R2097 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate high-speed communication between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter utilizes the PCI-X interface, a parallel bus standard that offered significant performance improvements over older PCI standards, making it suitable for demanding I/O operations. It provides a single channel for Fibre Channel connectivity, operating at 2Gb/s, which was a robust speed for enterprise storage solutions during its time. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on centralized storage, enabling servers to access shared storage resources efficiently and reliably. The 2Gb/s Fibre Channel technology ensures low latency and high data integrity, which are critical for mission-critical applications, databases, and virtualization. By providing a dedicated pathway for storage traffic, the 02R2097 helps to optimize server performance and offload storage-related tasks from the main CPU. The IBM 02R2097 is an essential component for building or maintaining enterprise SAN infrastructure. Its design focuses on reliability and performance, ensuring that servers can consistently access storage. This adapter is a testament to IBM's commitment to providing robust connectivity solutions for data-intensive environments.
