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59Y1993 - IBM Brocade Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for System x - 2 x - PCI Express x8 - 4.24 Gbps
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Ports: Dual Port
- Speed: 4.24Gb/s per port (also known as 4Gb FC)
- Manufacturer: Brocade (for IBM)
- Interface: PCI-X or PCIe (depending on specific model variant)
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- Provides high availability and redundancy
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Ports
- Dual Port
- Speed
- 4.24Gb/s (4Gbps)
- Manufacturer
- Brocade (for IBM)
- Interface Type
- Fibre Channel
- Part Number
- 59Y1993
Product details
The IBM 59Y1993 is a Brocade Dual Port Fibre Channel adapter operating at 4.24Gb/s. This adapter is designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity, enabling robust and reliable communication between servers and storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Ports | Dual Port |
| Speed | 4.24Gb/s (4Gbps) |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | Brocade (for IBM) |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Part Number | 59Y1993 |
Description
The IBM 59Y1993, manufactured by Brocade, is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate robust connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring dual ports, this adapter provides redundancy and increased bandwidth for critical server-to-storage communication. Each port operates at a speed of 4.24 Gigabits per second (Gb/s), commonly referred to as 4Gb Fibre Channel, which was a standard for high-speed SANs during its prime. This HBA is crucial for environments that rely on centralized storage solutions, such as enterprise data centers. By connecting servers directly to SAN fabric switches, it enables efficient data sharing, high availability, and disaster recovery capabilities. The dual-port design is a key feature, allowing for failover in case one connection or path fails, ensuring continuous access to storage resources. This redundancy is vital for mission-critical applications that cannot tolerate downtime. The specific interface type (e.g., PCI-X or PCIe) would depend on the server it is intended for, but the core function remains the same: to provide a reliable and high-speed link to the SAN. Brocade is a well-respected name in SAN technology, known for its performance, reliability, and advanced features, making this adapter a solid choice for maintaining or upgrading existing Fibre Channel infrastructure.
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