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IBM 94Y5172 2 x Port 10Gb/s Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
- Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10Gb/s) adapter.
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter systems.
- Supports Virtual Fabric technology for network virtualization.
- Provides high-speed network connectivity for data-intensive workloads.
- Enables efficient network traffic management and isolation.
- Ideal for server consolidation and high-performance networking.
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Product Overview
The IBM 94Y5172 is a 2 x Port 10Gb/s Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter designed for IBM BladeCenter systems. It provides high-speed network connectivity with support for virtualized network environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 2 x Port 10Gb/s Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter |
| System Compatibility | BladeCenter |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 10 Gb/s |
| Ports | 2 |
| SKU | 94Y5172 |
Product Description
The IBM 94Y5172 is a high-performance network adapter specifically engineered for IBM BladeCenter chassis. This adapter provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10Gb/s) ports, delivering substantial network bandwidth crucial for modern data-intensive applications, server virtualization, and high-performance computing environments. The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, allowing for more efficient data transfer and improved network resilience within the BladeCenter ecosystem. A key feature of this adapter is its support for Virtual Fabric technology. Virtual Fabric allows for the creation of multiple virtual network interfaces (or virtual NICs) from a single physical adapter. This capability is essential for server virtualization, enabling administrators to segment network traffic, assign dedicated bandwidth to different virtual machines or applications, and implement advanced network policies without requiring multiple physical network cards. It enhances network agility, security, and efficiency. This 94Y5172 adapter is designed to integrate seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter systems, providing a high-speed, flexible, and virtualized networking solution. It is well-suited for environments that require robust network performance, such as data centers running virtualized server farms, high-transaction databases, or demanding enterprise applications. The combination of 10Gb/s speeds and Virtual Fabric capabilities makes it a powerful component for modernizing network infrastructure within the BladeCenter platform.
