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IBM 42D0494 Dual Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Dual Port Fibre Channel Connectivity
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Speed per Port
- PCI Express (PCIe) Interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for SAN connectivity
- Supports FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol)
- Designed for IBM System x servers
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0494 is a Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) operating at 8Gb/s. It utilizes a PCI Express interface, providing high-speed connectivity for servers to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Type | Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA |
| Speed | 8Gb/s per port |
Additional Specifications
| Protocol | FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol) |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0494 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter features dual ports, each capable of operating at a speed of 8Gb/s, providing redundant and high-throughput connectivity to storage devices. Utilizing the PCI Express interface, the 42D0494 ensures a fast and efficient connection to the server's motherboard. This allows for minimal latency and maximum bandwidth utilization when accessing storage resources, which is critical for demanding enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. As a dual-port solution, it offers enhanced reliability through redundancy. If one connection fails, the server can continue to access the SAN through the second port. This HBA is typically designed for compatibility with IBM System x servers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within the IBM ecosystem.
