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IBM 03N5020 4GB Dual Port PCI-X Fibre Channel Host Bus
- Ports: 2 x Fibre Channel Ports
- Speed: 4Gb/s per port
- Interface: PCI-X
- Designed for IBM servers
- Connects to Fibre Channel SANs
- Supports dual-port redundancy and performance
- Enables high-speed storage access
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Product Overview
The IBM 03N5020 is a 4Gb Dual Port PCI-X Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It provides high-speed connectivity for IBM servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs) using Fibre Channel technology.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 03N5020 |
| Number of Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
Product Description
The IBM 03N5020 is a 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for integration into IBM server environments. This adapter facilitates high-speed, reliable connectivity between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs) over a Fibre Channel infrastructure. With its dual-port design, the 03N5020 offers enhanced redundancy and performance capabilities, allowing for failover in case one port or path becomes unavailable, and potentially enabling higher aggregate bandwidth. Operating at 4Gb/s per port, this HBA provides substantial throughput for demanding storage applications, ensuring efficient data transfer to and from SAN-attached storage devices. The PCI-X interface signifies its compatibility with older generations of servers that utilize this bus architecture, which was prevalent before the widespread adoption of PCI Express. This makes it a crucial component for maintaining and upgrading existing IBM server infrastructure that relies on Fibre Channel connectivity. As a Fibre Channel HBA, the 03N5020 is essential for enterprise environments that require robust, high-performance, and scalable storage solutions. It enables servers to access shared storage resources over a dedicated network, improving data availability, simplifying storage management, and supporting mission-critical applications that depend on fast and reliable access to large volumes of data.
