85H4042 - IBM 155MB Fibre PCI ATM Adapter

SKU 85H4042

Brand IBM

PCI Express (PCIe) interface
Fibre Channel connectivity
155MB/s transfer rate (per port, typical for this generation)
Enables connection to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
Designed for servers and high-performance workstations
Provides reliable and high-speed data access to storage
IBM branded for enterprise compatibility

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Key specifications

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Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
Technology: Fibre Channel
Speed: 155MB/s (per port)
Cache: 155MB
Ports: Typically 1 or 2 Fibre Channel ports (specific configuration may vary)
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card

Product details

The IBM 85H4042 is a PCI Express adapter card that provides Fibre Channel connectivity for servers and workstations. It enables high-speed data transfer over a Fibre Channel network, commonly used in storage area networks (SANs).

Technical Information

Interface	PCI Express (PCIe)
Technology	Fibre Channel
Speed	155MB/s (per port)

Additional Specifications

Cache	155MB
Ports	Typically 1 or 2 Fibre Channel ports (specific configuration may vary)
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card

Description

The IBM 85H4042 is a specialized adapter card designed to integrate IBM systems and other compatible servers into a Fibre Channel storage infrastructure. Utilizing the PCI Express interface, it offers a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, allowing for efficient communication with storage devices and arrays over a Fibre Channel fabric. This card is essential for environments that rely on Storage Area Networks (SANs) for centralized, high-performance data storage. With a focus on reliable data transfer, this adapter card supports Fibre Channel protocols at speeds suitable for its generation, often around 155MB/s per port. The inclusion of 155MB cache on the card helps to buffer data, improving throughput and reducing latency during intensive I/O operations. This makes it suitable for demanding enterprise applications that require fast and consistent access to storage resources, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. As an IBM-branded component, the 85H4042 is built to meet the rigorous standards of enterprise computing, ensuring compatibility and stability within IBM server environments and other systems that support standard PCIe Fibre Channel cards. It represents a key piece of hardware for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN capabilities, providing a robust link between servers and their critical data storage.

Condition: Refurbished