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44X1942 - IBM 8GB/s Fibre Channel Expansion Ethernet Card
- 2 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- CFFh PCI-Express interface
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter
- Enables high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity
- Supports Fibre Channel protocol
- Provides reliable data transfer for storage
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Port Speed
- 8 Gb/s
- Number of Ports
- 2
- Interface
- CFFh PCI-Express
- Technology
- Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- IBM BladeCenter
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 44X1942 is a Fibre Channel expansion card designed for IBM BladeCenter systems. It features two 8Gb/s ports and utilizes a CFFh PCI-Express interface, providing high-speed storage connectivity for blade servers.
Technical Information
| Port Speed | 8 Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Interface | CFFh PCI-Express |
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 44X1942 |
Description
The IBM 44X1942, also known by its QMI3572 designation, is a specialized Fibre Channel expansion card engineered to enhance the storage connectivity capabilities of IBM BladeCenter chassis. This card provides two high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling blade servers to connect directly to Storage Area Networks (SANs) with robust performance and reliability. The CFFh (Common Form Factor hot-plug) PCI-Express interface ensures efficient communication between the blade server and the storage infrastructure. This expansion card is crucial for environments that rely on high-speed, low-latency access to shared storage resources. By supporting the Fibre Channel protocol, it facilitates efficient data transfer for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing workloads. The dual-port design offers redundancy and load balancing options, enhancing the availability and resilience of the storage connection. The 44X1942 is designed for seamless integration within the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem, simplifying deployment and management for IT administrators. Its inclusion allows organizations to leverage the benefits of centralized storage while maintaining the flexibility and density of a blade server architecture. This card is a key component for building scalable and high-performance storage solutions.
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