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IBM 42D0500 Dual Port 8G FC HBA for System X w/ 2x 8GB SFP
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Speed: 8Gb/s per port
- Number of Ports: 2
- Includes: 2x 8Gb SFP transceivers
- Bus Type: PCI Express
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- Provides high-speed SAN connectivity
- Dual-port redundancy and performance
- Manufacturer: IBM
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0500 is a dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for IBM System x servers. It comes equipped with two 8Gb SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers, providing high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs). This HBA is built for performance and reliability in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Port Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Included Transceivers | 2x 8Gb SFP |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Compatibility | IBM System x |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 42D0500 |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0500 is a high-performance dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for integration with IBM System x servers. This adapter provides two independent 8Gb Fibre Channel connections, enabling robust and high-speed communication with storage area networks (SANs). The inclusion of two 8Gb SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers ensures that the HBA is ready for deployment, offering immediate high-bandwidth connectivity out of the box. Engineered for enterprise-level performance and reliability, the dual-port design of the 42D0500 offers benefits such as increased throughput and redundancy. This allows for failover capabilities, ensuring continuous data access even if one connection or path fails. The 8Gb/s speed per port provides ample bandwidth for demanding applications, including virtualization, databases, and high-transaction environments. This HBA leverages the PCI Express interface for efficient data transfer between the server and the storage network. It is a critical component for organizations seeking to build or enhance their SAN infrastructure with reliable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. The IBM 42D0500 is a testament to IBM's commitment to providing powerful and dependable storage solutions for its server platforms.
