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68Y8432 - IBM 8Gb Fibre Channel Quad-Port Host Bus Adapter for DS3500
- 4 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- PCI-Express interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Designed for IBM servers
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
- Supports dual-port configurations for redundancy
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 68Y8432
- Interface
- PCI-Express
- Port Speed
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Number of Ports
- 4
Product details
The IBM 68Y8432 is a 4-port Fibre Channel daughter card designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity. It utilizes the PCI-Express interface for efficient data transfer between the server and the SAN, supporting 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 68Y8432 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI-Express |
| Port Speed | 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
Description
The IBM 68Y8432 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides robust connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring four 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, this daughter card is designed to meet the demanding I/O requirements of enterprise servers, enabling efficient and reliable access to storage resources. Leveraging the PCI-Express interface, the 68Y8432 ensures high bandwidth and low latency data transfers between the server and the SAN. This is crucial for applications that require fast and consistent access to data, such as databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing clusters. The multiple ports offer flexibility in network design, allowing for multiple paths to storage for increased availability and performance. This HBA is specifically designed for integration into IBM server platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. It serves as a critical component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures, providing the necessary throughput and reliability for mission-critical workloads.
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