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IBM 42D0496 Dual-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed per port
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- Enables high-speed connectivity to SANs
- Supports redundant paths for increased reliability
- Designed for enterprise servers
- Optimized for performance and low latency
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0496 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with an 8Gb/s speed. It connects servers to Fibre Channel storage networks via a PCI Express interface.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Ports | Dual |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | 8 Gbps per port |
| Bus Type | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Controller | IBM (specific controller may vary) |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0496 is a high-performance, dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a rapid 8Gb/s per port, this HBA significantly enhances data transfer speeds, making it ideal for demanding enterprise applications such as large databases, virtualization environments, and high-transaction systems. The inclusion of dual ports offers the advantage of redundancy and increased throughput. By connecting to two separate Fibre Channel switches or fabric paths, the adapter provides failover capabilities, ensuring continuous data access even if one path experiences an issue. This enhances the overall availability and reliability of the storage infrastructure. Utilizing a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, the IBM 42D0496 ensures high bandwidth communication with the server's motherboard. This adapter is a critical component for organizations looking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure with fast, reliable, and redundant Fibre Channel connectivity, leveraging IBM's expertise in enterprise storage solutions.
