59P6624 - IBM EServer BladeCenter Fibre Channel Expansion Card
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- Designed for IBM Eserver and BladeCenter HS20.
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity.
- Supports Fibre Channel protocol.
- Provides reliable data transfer for storage systems.
- Typically used for connecting to storage arrays.
- Enhances I/O performance for servers.
- IBM quality and compatibility.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Expansion Card
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Brand
- IBM
- Model Number
- 59P6624
- Compatibility
- IBM Eserver, BladeCenter HS20
- Port Count
- Typically 1 or 2 ports (specific model dependent)
Product details
IBM 59P6624 Fibre Channel Expansion Card for Eserver / BladeCenter HS20. This card enables high-speed data transfer over a Fibre Channel network, typically used in storage area networks (SANs).
Specifications
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Expansion Card
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Brand
- IBM
- Model Number
- 59P6624
- Compatibility
- IBM Eserver, BladeCenter HS20
- Port Count
- Typically 1 or 2 ports (specific model dependent)
- Data Rate
- Varies by generation (e.g., 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, 8Gbps)
Description
The IBM 59P6624 is a Fibre Channel expansion card specifically designed for integration into IBM Eserver systems and the BladeCenter HS20 blade server. Fibre Channel technology is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for connecting computer data storage. This card allows servers to communicate with storage area networks (SANs) at high speeds, facilitating efficient and reliable data access for demanding applications. This expansion card is crucial for environments that rely on centralized storage solutions. By providing a dedicated Fibre Channel interface, it offloads storage traffic from the main network, improving overall system performance and reducing latency. It is essential for applications requiring high throughput and low latency access to disk arrays, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. Compatibility with the IBM Eserver and BladeCenter HS20 platforms ensures seamless integration and optimal performance within these IBM server architectures. The specific generation and speed (e.g., 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, 8Gbps) of Fibre Channel supported by the 59P6624 would depend on the exact revision, but it represents a key component for building robust and scalable storage infrastructure.
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