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IBM 0C19478 LightPulse 2-Ports Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
- LightPulse technology
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP)
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments
- High throughput for demanding workloads
- Low latency storage access
- Enhanced reliability and performance
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Product Overview
The IBM 0C19478 LightPulse is a dual-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. This adapter is designed to provide high-speed and reliable connectivity for servers to Fibre Channel storage networks, suitable for demanding enterprise applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
Product Description
The IBM 0C19478 LightPulse Host Bus Adapter is engineered to deliver robust and high-performance connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Equipped with dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, this adapter provides the necessary bandwidth and redundancy for demanding enterprise applications, ensuring efficient data transfer and low latency access to storage resources. The integration of LightPulse technology signifies IBM's commitment to advanced Fibre Channel performance and reliability. This HBA supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), enabling seamless integration with a wide range of SAN infrastructure, including switches, directors, and storage arrays. Its design is focused on meeting the rigorous requirements of modern data centers, such as those supporting virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. The dual-port configuration allows for multipathing, which enhances fault tolerance and load balancing, critical for business continuity and application availability. By providing a high-speed, reliable link to storage, the IBM 0C19478 empowers organizations to maximize the performance of their storage investments. It is an essential component for building scalable and efficient storage infrastructures that can handle the increasing demands of data growth and application complexity.
