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IBM 42C2072 2 x Ports 4Gb/s PCI-Express x4 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter
- 2 x 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Ports
- PCI-Express x4 Interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Supports Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- Dual-Port Redundancy/Performance
- Designed for IBM Servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 42C2072 is a dual-port 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for PCI-Express x4 slots. It enables high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Speed | 4 Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI-Express x4 |
| Type | Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Product Description
The IBM 42C2072 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed to connect IBM servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Equipped with two 4Gb/s Fiber Channel ports, this adapter provides robust and high-speed access to shared storage resources. The PCI-Express x4 interface ensures ample bandwidth, allowing for efficient data transfer rates crucial for demanding storage applications and virtualized environments. This dual-port configuration offers significant advantages, including the potential for increased throughput by utilizing both ports for load balancing or providing redundancy for failover scenarios. This enhances the availability and reliability of storage access, which is critical for business continuity. The HBA is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise-level storage connectivity, ensuring data integrity and performance. As a key component in a SAN infrastructure, the 42C2072 facilitates the consolidation of storage, enabling better resource utilization and simplified management. Its compatibility with IBM systems ensures seamless integration, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN capabilities with reliable and high-performance storage networking solutions.
