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49Y7970 - IBM 10G Dual Ports X540-T2 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter by Intel
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8
- Ports: 2 x 10Gb/s Ethernet
- Connector Type: RJ-45 (Copper)
- Speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Purpose: High-speed server networking
- Cabling: Uses standard Cat6a or higher copper cables
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Key specifications
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- 49Y7970
- Brand
- IBM
- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Interface
- PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Ports
- 2 x 10Gb/s Ethernet
- Connector
- RJ-45
Product details
The IBM 49Y7970 is a 2-Port 10Gb/s RJ-45 PCIe 2.0 x8 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter. This adapter provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity for servers, utilizing standard copper cabling (RJ-45). It is designed for environments requiring fast network throughput for applications like high-performance computing or data-intensive services.
Technical Information
| SKU | 49Y7970 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 x 10Gb/s Ethernet |
| Connector | RJ-45 |
| Speed | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Description
The IBM 49Y7970 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for IBM servers and compatible systems. It utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, ensuring sufficient bandwidth to support the demanding throughput of 10Gb/s Ethernet connections. This adapter is particularly useful for servers that handle large volumes of network traffic, such as those used for web hosting, large file transfers, data backups, or high-performance computing clusters. This adapter features two RJ-45 connectors, indicating that it uses standard copper Ethernet cabling. This is often advantageous as it allows for the use of existing or readily available Cat6a or higher category copper cables, potentially reducing infrastructure costs compared to fiber optic solutions. The 10Gb/s speed significantly surpasses the capabilities of traditional Gigabit Ethernet, enabling much faster data transmission and reducing network latency for critical applications. Designed for enterprise environments, the IBM 49Y7970 offers reliability and performance necessary for demanding server roles. Its dual-port configuration provides redundancy or allows for separate network connections, such as connecting to different network segments or utilizing link aggregation for increased throughput and fault tolerance. This adapter is a key component for upgrading server network capabilities to meet the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures.
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