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IBM 41Y8527 QLogic 4Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-X Expansion Card
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed.
- PCI-X interface for compatibility with older server architectures.
- QLogic technology for reliable SAN connectivity.
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol.
- Designed for IBM servers and storage solutions.
- Enables high-speed access to storage devices.
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Product Overview
The IBM 41Y8527 is a QLogic-based 4Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-X expansion card. It provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs), enabling reliable and efficient data access for servers requiring dedicated storage infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer | QLogic |
Product Description
The IBM 41Y8527 is a robust Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that leverages QLogic technology to deliver reliable and high-performance connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Operating at 4Gb/s, this card provides the necessary bandwidth for efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays, making it suitable for environments that rely on dedicated SAN infrastructure for critical data access and management. Its PCI-X interface ensures compatibility with a range of IBM servers that utilize this older, but still prevalent, expansion bus standard. This makes it a valuable component for maintaining or upgrading existing SAN connectivity in environments that may not yet have transitioned to newer PCIe-based systems. The card adheres to Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring interoperability with a wide array of SAN components and storage devices. This expansion card is designed to facilitate high-speed, low-latency access to storage, which is crucial for database operations, virtualization, and other data-intensive applications. By offloading storage traffic from the main network, it improves overall server performance and network efficiency. The IBM 41Y8527 represents a dependable solution for organizations seeking to establish or enhance their Fibre Channel SAN connectivity.
