2858-1036 - IBM 2-Port 8Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter for System Storage N5600

SKU 2858-1036

Brand IBM

2 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports (likely)
PCI Express (PCIe) interface
High-speed data transfer capabilities
Designed for SAN connectivity
Supports enterprise-level storage solutions
Provides redundant connectivity options
Reliable IBM hardware
Low latency performance

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Key specifications

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Interface: PCI Express
Number of Ports: 2
Speed: 8Gb/s
Port Type: Likely Fibre Channel (FC)
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Product details

The IBM 2858-1036 is a 2-port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) utilizing the PCI Express interface. It is designed for high-speed data connectivity, likely for storage area networks (SANs) or other high-performance I/O intensive applications.

Technical Information

Interface	PCI Express
Number of Ports	2
Speed	8Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Port Type	Likely Fibre Channel (FC)
Product Type	Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Description

The IBM 2858-1036 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) equipped with two ports, each capable of operating at 8Gb/s. The '8Gb/s' designation strongly suggests these are Fibre Channel ports, making this adapter a critical component for connecting servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Fibre Channel is a standard for high-speed data transfer in enterprise storage environments, known for its reliability, low latency, and high throughput. This HBA utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) interface, which provides the necessary bandwidth to support the high speeds of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connections. PCIe offers a scalable and high-performance connection to the server's motherboard, ensuring that the HBA can deliver data efficiently to and from storage devices. The dual-port design is a significant advantage, offering redundancy and increased bandwidth. If one connection fails, the other can take over, ensuring continuous access to storage resources. It also allows for load balancing across two paths. Designed for enterprise use, the IBM 2858-1036 is built to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers. It is essential for applications requiring fast and reliable access to storage, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. Proper driver installation and configuration within the operating system and SAN environment are necessary for its optimal operation.

Condition: Refurbished