39M5895 - IBM DS4000 Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI-X Dual Port Host Bus Adapter

Description

The IBM 39M5895 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for integration with IBM's DS4000 series storage systems. Operating at 4Gb/s per port, this adapter provides reliable and efficient connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The inclusion of two ports offers redundancy and increased throughput options for storage access, ensuring business continuity and performance for critical applications. This HBA utilizes the PCI-X 64-bit interface, which was a common high-performance bus standard for servers and storage devices of its era. This interface ensures sufficient bandwidth to support the 4Gb/s Fibre Channel links, enabling smooth data flow between the DS4000 system and the SAN. The adapter supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), allowing it to communicate effectively with a wide range of Fibre Channel switches and storage devices. As a component for the IBM DS4000, the 39M5895 plays a vital role in enabling storage consolidation and high-availability solutions. Its dual-port architecture is particularly beneficial for environments that require resilient storage connectivity, as it allows for multiple paths to the storage array. This ensures that data remains accessible even in the event of a single port or cable failure, making it a dependable choice for enterprise storage deployments.

Condition: Refurbished