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81Y1678 - IBM QLE2662 Dual Port 16GB PCI Express 3.0 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter
- Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- PCI Express 3.0 Interface
- Enables connection to Fibre Channel SANs
- High-performance storage networking
- Supports high throughput and low latency
- Designed for enterprise applications
- QLogic 2662 Controller
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Ports
- Dual Port
- Speed
- 16Gb Fibre Channel
- Interface
- PCI Express 3.0
- Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Controller
- QLogic 2662
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 81Y1678 QLE2662 is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is designed for high-performance storage networking, enabling servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). This HBA provides high throughput and low latency for demanding enterprise applications.
Technical Information
| Ports | Dual Port |
| Speed | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 |
Additional Specifications
| Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Controller | QLogic 2662 |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Description
The IBM 81Y1678, based on the QLogic 2662 controller, is a high-performance dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This adapter is engineered to provide robust connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs), which are critical components in modern enterprise data centers. The 16Gbps speed per port offers substantial bandwidth, enabling rapid data transfer for storage I/O operations. Featuring a PCI Express 3.0 interface, the HBA ensures a high-speed connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing the performance of the storage subsystem. The dual-port design enhances redundancy and allows for load balancing across multiple SAN fabrics, improving availability and resilience. This makes it suitable for mission-critical applications where uptime and data access speed are paramount. This HBA is designed to meet the demanding requirements of virtualization, high-performance computing, and large-scale database environments. Its advanced features, including support for various Fibre Channel protocols and robust error handling, ensure reliable and efficient data movement. The IBM 81Y1678 is a key component for optimizing storage performance and ensuring the integrity of data in enterprise-class storage infrastructures.
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