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IBM 90Y4600-HP 2 x Ports SFP+ 10Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 VFA Network Adapter for System X Server
- 2 x SFP+ ports
- 10Gb/s network speed
- PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface
- Fiber optic connectivity
- Designed for IBM System X servers
- High throughput and low latency
- Supports advanced networking features
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Ports
- 2 x SFP+
- Speed
- 10Gb/s
- Interface
- PCI-Express 2.0 x8
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 90Y4600-HP
- Form Factor
- Network Adapter (VFA)
Product details
The IBM 90Y4600-HP is a high-performance network adapter designed for IBM System X servers. It features two SFP+ ports, enabling 10Gb/s network connectivity over fiber optic cables. This adapter utilizes the PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth and low latency, making it suitable for demanding enterprise network environments.
Technical Information
| Ports | 2 x SFP+ |
| Speed | 10Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI-Express 2.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 90Y4600-HP |
| Form Factor | Network Adapter (VFA) |
Description
The IBM 90Y4600-HP is a Virtual Fabric Adapter (VFA) designed to provide high-speed, low-latency network connectivity for IBM System X servers. Equipped with two SFP+ ports, this adapter enables 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) communication over fiber optic infrastructure, which is essential for data-intensive applications, high-performance computing, and modern data center environments. The SFP+ interface offers flexibility in choosing transceivers based on required distances and network topology, supporting both short-range and long-range fiber optic connections. Leveraging the PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface, the 90Y4600-HP ensures a substantial bandwidth connection to the server's host system. This high-speed interface is critical for maximizing the performance of the dual 10Gb/s ports, preventing bottlenecks, and ensuring efficient data flow for demanding workloads such as storage virtualization, large-scale data transfers, and real-time analytics. The adapter's design prioritizes low latency, which is vital for applications sensitive to network delays, including financial trading platforms and high-frequency data processing. This network adapter is specifically engineered for integration into IBM System X servers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within that ecosystem. The dual-port design offers benefits such as link aggregation for increased throughput and redundancy, or the ability to connect to separate networks for enhanced security and management. The IBM 90Y4600-HP represents a robust solution for enterprises seeking to upgrade their server networking capabilities to meet the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures.
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