IBM 10N8623 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-X Network Adapter Card

Product Description

The IBM 10N8623 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Operating at a speed of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), this adapter facilitates rapid and reliable data transfer between the server and storage devices like disk arrays and tape libraries. The PCI-X interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, which is crucial for demanding storage I/O operations common in enterprise environments. Fibre Channel technology is the standard for high-speed SANs due to its dedicated infrastructure, low latency, and robust error checking capabilities. This IBM adapter leverages these features to provide a secure and efficient pathway for data, ensuring data integrity and availability. It is typically used in mission-critical applications where storage performance and reliability are paramount, such as in database servers, virtualization environments, and large-scale data processing systems. As an IBM-branded component, the 10N8623 is engineered for compatibility and optimal performance within IBM server environments, although it may also be compatible with other systems featuring PCI-X slots. Its role is to abstract the complexities of Fibre Channel networking, presenting a standard interface to the operating system for managing storage resources. This adapter is essential for building scalable and high-performance storage infrastructures.