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IBM 32N1294 2 x Ports 4Gb/s PCI-X 2.0 DDR Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCI-X 2.0 DDR interface
- IBM branded for enterprise compatibility
- Enables high-speed connection to Fibre Channel SANs
- Supports demanding storage workloads
- Provides reliable and robust data transfer
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Product Overview
The IBM 32N1294 is a dual-port 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for PCI-X 2.0 DDR interfaces. It provides high-speed connectivity for servers to Fibre Channel storage networks.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Data Rate | 4Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCI-X 2.0 DDR |
Additional Specifications
| Adapter Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 32N1294 |
Product Description
The IBM 32N1294 Host Bus Adapter is engineered to deliver high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity with dual 4Gb/s ports. This adapter utilizes the PCI-X 2.0 DDR interface, which was a high-speed bus architecture prevalent in servers of its era, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding storage area network (SAN) applications. The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, crucial for mission-critical enterprise environments. This HBA is designed to facilitate robust and fast data transfer between servers and Fibre Channel storage devices. It is well-suited for environments that require reliable and high-speed access to data, such as database servers, virtualization platforms, and other I/O-intensive applications. The 4Gb/s speed ensures efficient communication within the SAN. As an IBM-branded component, the 32N1294 is built to meet IBM's stringent standards for reliability and performance. It serves as a critical component for servers equipped with PCI-X slots that need to connect to high-performance Fibre Channel storage, ensuring data integrity and application responsiveness.
