49Y4237 - IBM QLOGIC 4GB PCI Express Fibre Channel EXPANSION Card (CIOV) for IBM B

Description

The IBM 49Y4237 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, this card enables rapid and reliable data transfer, which is essential for demanding enterprise storage applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The PCI Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing storage I/O performance. This controller card typically offers dual-port functionality, providing both increased bandwidth through link aggregation and enhanced redundancy. By allowing two independent connections to the SAN, the dual-port design ensures that if one path fails, the server can continue to access storage through the other, maintaining data availability and application uptime. This is a critical feature for mission-critical environments where uninterrupted access to data is paramount. Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM server platforms, the 49Y4237 is a key component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. It facilitates efficient access to centralized storage resources, enabling better utilization of storage assets and simplifying storage management. The card supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SAN switches and storage arrays.

Condition: Refurbished