42D0494 - IBM Emulex Dual Port 8GB Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter for System X

SKU 42D0494

Brand IBM

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

In Stock

$368.30

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Key specifications

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Interface: PCI Express
Type: Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA
Speed: 8Gb/s per port
Protocol: FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol)
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished