43W7512 - IBM 4GB Dual Ports PCI Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket
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- PCI-Express interface
- Low-profile form factor
- Supports Fibre Channel Protocol
- Designed for IBM System x servers
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- PCI-Express
- Ports
- 2 x Fiber Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Low-Profile
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 43W7512 is a LPE11002 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring two 4Gb/s PCI-Express ports. This low-profile adapter is designed for high-performance storage connectivity in IBM System x servers.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- PCI-Express
- Ports
- 2 x Fiber Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Low-Profile
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Part Number
- 43W7512
- Model
- LPE11002
Description
The IBM 43W7512, identified as the LPE11002, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity to storage area networks (SANs). Equipped with two 4Gb/s Fiber Channel ports, this adapter enables seamless and high-speed data transfer between servers and storage devices. The PCI-Express interface ensures efficient communication with the server's motherboard, maximizing throughput and minimizing latency, which is critical for demanding enterprise storage applications. This HBA features a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for installation in compact server chassis, such as those found in the IBM System x series. The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased bandwidth, allowing for failover capabilities and the ability to connect to multiple storage controllers or switches. It supports the Fibre Channel protocol, a standard for high-speed data transfer in SAN environments, ensuring broad compatibility with existing storage infrastructure. Designed specifically for IBM System x servers, the 43W7512 integrates seamlessly into the IBM ecosystem, offering reliable performance and stability. It is an essential component for environments requiring high availability and performance for storage access, such as database servers, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction processing systems. The LPE11002 adapter is engineered for enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring consistent data access and integrity.
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