IBM 81Y9992 ConnectX-2 2 x Port 10GbE SFP+ PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The IBM 81Y9992, based on the Mellanox ConnectX-2 technology, is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) Host Bus Adapter. It is designed to deliver high throughput and low latency network connectivity, essential for demanding server applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), storage networking, and data-intensive workloads. The adapter utilizes SFP+ transceivers for its 10GbE connections, offering flexibility in fiber optic cable choices. Connecting via a PCI-Express interface, the 81Y9992 ensures a high-bandwidth link to the server's system, minimizing network bottlenecks and maximizing data transfer rates. The dual-port configuration provides redundancy, load balancing capabilities, and the ability to connect to multiple network segments or storage fabrics, enhancing network resilience and performance. This HBA is optimized for efficiency and scalability, supporting features like TCP/IP offload, RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Ethernet (RoCE), and virtual machine (VM) acceleration. These capabilities reduce CPU utilization and improve application performance, making the IBM 81Y9992 a powerful solution for modern data centers and enterprise environments requiring high-speed, reliable network connectivity.