64P8380 - IBM Arrowhead A4 Fiber Channel PCI Adapter Card
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- Designed for IBM DS8000 storage systems.
- Enables high-speed data transfer over Fibre Channel.
- Supports enterprise SAN connectivity.
- Critical component for storage area networks.
- Ensures reliable and efficient data access.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Controller Card
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- IBM DS8000
- Form Factor
- PCI
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Part Number
- 64P8380
Product details
The IBM 64P8380 is a Fibre Channel PCI I/O enclosure controller card specifically designed for the IBM DS8000 storage system. It facilitates high-speed data connectivity for enterprise storage networks.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Controller Card
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- IBM DS8000
- Form Factor
- PCI
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Part Number
- 64P8380
Description
The IBM 64P8380 is a specialized Fibre Channel PCI I/O enclosure controller card, integral to the operation and connectivity of the IBM DS8000 enterprise storage system. This card serves as a crucial interface, enabling the DS8000 to communicate efficiently and at high speeds with Storage Area Networks (SANs) and other connected devices. As a component of the DS8000, the 64P8380 facilitates the high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfers characteristic of Fibre Channel technology. This is essential for demanding enterprise applications that rely on rapid access to large volumes of data, such as large-scale databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing clusters. The card's design ensures robust and reliable connectivity, which is paramount in mission-critical storage infrastructures. By providing the necessary I/O capabilities, the IBM 64P8380 controller card plays a vital role in the overall performance and scalability of the DS8000 storage solution. It allows the system to handle complex I/O operations, manage data efficiently, and maintain high availability, making it a key element for organizations that depend on their storage systems for continuous business operations.
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