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IBM 46M6050 2 x Ports SFP+ 8Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for Systeem X Ser...
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Speed: 8Gb/s per port
- Ports: 2 x SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus)
- Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Designed for IBM System x servers
- High-speed connectivity for Fibre Channel SANs
- Supports advanced storage networking
- Hot-swappable SFP+ transceivers
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Product Overview
The IBM 46M6050 is an 8Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with 2 x SFP+ ports. It is designed for high-performance connectivity in enterprise server environments.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fibre Channel (8Gb/s) |
| Ports | 2 x SFP+ |
| Bus Type | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 8Gb/s per port |
Additional Specifications
| Product Line | IBM Host Bus Adapter |
| Model Number | 46M6050 |
| Compatibility | IBM System x |
Product Description
The IBM 46M6050 is a high-performance 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered for demanding enterprise storage networking requirements. Featuring two SFP+ ports, it provides robust connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling high-speed data transfer and low latency communication between servers and storage devices. The 8Gb/s speed significantly enhances throughput compared to previous generations, making it suitable for mission-critical applications. This HBA utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, offering substantial bandwidth and efficient data flow to and from the host server. The use of SFP+ ports allows for flexibility in choosing optical transceivers based on distance and network requirements. The adapter is designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM's System x server line, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within their ecosystem. With its dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports and PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, the IBM 46M6050 is a powerful component for building scalable, high-availability SANs. It supports advanced storage features and ensures reliable data access for applications that demand high performance and low latency, such as large-scale databases, high-transaction environments, and high-performance computing clusters.
