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IBM 42D0510HP 2-Ports Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 Host Bus Adapter for FC3052
- 2-Ports Fibre Channel connectivity
- 8Gb/s transfer speed per port
- PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) functionality
- Designed for IBM FC3052 systems
- Provides high-speed access to SAN storage
- Ensures reliable and efficient data transfer
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0510HP is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Fibre Channel connectivity, offering 8Gb/s transfer speeds. It features two ports and utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface, specifically for the FC3052 system.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Compatibility | IBM FC3052 |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0510HP is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide robust Fibre Channel connectivity for servers. This adapter features two Fibre Channel ports, each capable of delivering data at a rapid 8Gb/s, ensuring high throughput for demanding storage area network (SAN) applications. The interface used is PCI Express 2.0 x4, which offers significant bandwidth and low latency, crucial for efficient data transfer between the server and the SAN. This specific HBA is designed for compatibility with IBM's FC3052 system, indicating it is tailored to integrate seamlessly within that particular server or storage platform. By providing a dedicated and high-speed connection to the SAN, the 42D0510HP allows servers to access shared storage resources with minimal performance bottlenecks. This is essential for applications such as virtualization, large databases, and high-performance computing where rapid data access is critical. The dual-port configuration offers flexibility, allowing for increased bandwidth through link aggregation or providing redundancy for high availability. If one Fibre Channel path fails, the server can continue to access storage through the second port, minimizing downtime. The 8Gb/s speed ensures that the adapter can keep pace with modern storage demands, making it a capable component for enterprise storage solutions that rely on Fibre Channel technology.
