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IBM 42D0511 QLOGIC 8GB Dual Port PCI Express X8 Fibre
- Dual 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and performance.
- PCI Express x8 interface for high bandwidth.
- Manufactured by QLogic for IBM.
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP).
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments.
- Provides robust connectivity to storage arrays.
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Product Overview
The IBM 42D0511 is a QLogic-manufactured 8Gb Dual Port PCI Express x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. It provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for IBM servers to Fibre Channel storage networks.
Technical Information
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Data Rate | 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Brand | IBM (QLogic) |
Product Description
The IBM 42D0511 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect IBM servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Manufactured by QLogic, a leader in Fibre Channel technology, this adapter features dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, offering both enhanced performance and crucial redundancy for critical data access. The dual-port design allows for failover configurations, ensuring continuous connectivity even in the event of a port or cable failure. Equipped with a PCI Express x8 interface, the 42D0511 provides substantial bandwidth, enabling rapid data transfer between the server and storage devices. This is essential for demanding applications such as large databases, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction environments where low latency and high throughput are paramount. The adapter supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SAN infrastructure components and storage arrays. This HBA is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into IBM server environments, offering a reliable and robust solution for storage connectivity. Its robust construction and advanced features contribute to its suitability for enterprise-class data centers. The IBM 42D0511 empowers organizations to build efficient and resilient storage networks, supporting their growing data needs with confidence.
