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IBM 2078-AC0B 4 x Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel FCoE Adapter Card
- 4 x Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel.
- Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
- High-speed storage networking.
- Connects servers to Fibre Channel SANs.
- Utilizes Ethernet infrastructure.
- Enhances storage connectivity and performance.
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Key specifications
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- Adapter Card
- Ports
- 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel
- Protocol
- FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
Product details
This IBM 2078-AC0B is a 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel FCoE Adapter Card. It enables high-speed storage networking by supporting Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol, allowing servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage networks over Ethernet infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Adapter Card |
| Ports | 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Protocol | FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Description
The IBM 2078-AC0B is a sophisticated adapter card designed to provide high-speed storage connectivity through the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol. FCoE encapsulates Fibre Channel frames within Ethernet frames, allowing organizations to converge their data and storage networks onto a single Ethernet infrastructure. This adapter card features four 16Gb Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency access to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). By supporting FCoE, the 2078-AC0B allows servers to connect directly to FC SANs using standard Ethernet cabling and switches, simplifying network architecture and reducing costs associated with maintaining separate storage networks. The 16Gbps speed per port ensures that even demanding storage applications can achieve optimal performance, facilitating rapid data access and transfer. This adapter card is crucial for modern data centers looking to consolidate their networking and storage infrastructure. It provides the necessary performance and reliability for mission-critical applications that require fast and efficient access to storage resources. The IBM 2078-AC0B is a key component for building scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective storage solutions.
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