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IBM 42D0502 1 x Port 8Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for System x
- Single 8Gb/s Fibre Channel port
- PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- High-speed SAN connectivity
- Reliable storage access
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0502 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for IBM System x servers. It features a single 8Gb/s port and connects via a PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface, providing high-speed access to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Ports | 1 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCI-Express 2.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM System x |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 42D0502 |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0502 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically engineered for integration into IBM System x servers. This adapter provides a single 8Gb/s Fibre Channel port, enabling robust and high-speed connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 8Gb/s speed ensures rapid data transfer rates, which is critical for demanding storage applications, database operations, and virtualization environments where low latency and high throughput are essential. Utilizing the PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface, the 42D0502 offers substantial bandwidth to support the high-speed Fibre Channel connection. This interface provides ample data transfer capacity, ensuring that the HBA can operate at its full potential without becoming a bottleneck. The adapter's design is optimized for IBM's System x architecture, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance within these server platforms. As a Host Bus Adapter, the 42D0502 acts as the interface between the server and the storage network, managing the flow of data to and from storage devices. Its reliability and performance are crucial for maintaining data integrity and ensuring continuous availability of storage resources. This makes the IBM 42D0502 an important component for businesses that rely on efficient and dependable storage infrastructure.
