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2858-1030 - IBM 4-Port PCI Express Host bus Adapter for System Storage N5600 Model G10 / N5600 Model G20
- 4 x Ports
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- High-speed data connectivity
- Designed for enterprise storage (SAN) or networking
- Supports multiple connections for redundancy or load balancing
- Likely supports Fibre Channel (FC) or SAS protocols
- Robust IBM hardware for reliability
- Enhances I/O throughput
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- PCI Express
- Number of Ports
- 4
- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Speed
- Likely 8Gb/s or higher
Product details
The IBM 2858-1030 is a 4-port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that uses the PCI Express interface. It is designed for high-density connectivity, likely for enterprise storage solutions or high-performance networking.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Speed | Likely 8Gb/s or higher |
Description
The IBM 2858-1030 is a high-density Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring four ports and utilizing the high-bandwidth PCI Express (PCIe) interface. This configuration suggests it is designed for environments where multiple high-speed connections are required, such as connecting a server to numerous storage devices or multiple SAN fabrics. The four ports provide significant flexibility for redundancy, load balancing, and increased aggregate bandwidth. As an HBA, its primary function is to facilitate high-speed communication between the server's CPU and storage subsystems. The PCIe interface ensures that the adapter has ample bandwidth to keep pace with modern storage technologies. While the specific protocol isn't detailed in the title, HBAs with multiple ports are commonly used for Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity in SAN environments, enabling servers to access shared storage resources efficiently and reliably. SAS connectivity is also a possibility for direct-attached or SAS-based storage solutions. This adapter is built to IBM's enterprise standards, emphasizing reliability, performance, and stability, which are critical for mission-critical applications. The 2858-1030 is an ideal choice for servers that require extensive connectivity to storage arrays, virtualized environments, or high-performance computing clusters where maximizing I/O operations is essential for overall system performance.
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