95Y2379 - IBM Flex System FC5024D Quad Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter

SKU 95Y2379

Brand IBM

16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) speed.
Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for server-to-SAN connectivity.
Facilitates high-speed access to storage arrays.
Designed for IBM enterprise servers and storage solutions.
Utilizes Fibre Channel protocol for robust data transport.
Supports optical connections via SFP+ modules (typically).

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Key specifications

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SKU: 95Y2379
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
Speed: 16Gb/s
Brand: IBM
Form Factor: PCIe (likely)

Product details

The IBM 95Y2379 is a 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It connects servers to storage area networks (SANs) with high speed and reliability, crucial for enterprise storage environments requiring fast data access.

Technical Information

SKU	95Y2379
Product Type	Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Interface	Fibre Channel (FC)

Additional Specifications

Speed	16Gb/s
Brand	IBM
Form Factor	PCIe (likely)

Description

The IBM 95Y2379 is a 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that serves as a vital link between servers and storage area networks (SANs). This adapter enables servers to communicate efficiently with high-speed storage devices, ensuring that applications have rapid access to the data they need. In enterprise environments where performance and reliability are paramount, HBAs are essential for managing storage traffic effectively. With a data transfer rate of 16Gb/s, the 95Y2379 provides significant bandwidth, which is crucial for I/O-intensive workloads such as large databases, video editing, and high-performance computing. The Fibre Channel protocol ensures reliable, error-free data transmission over the SAN fabric, minimizing the risk of data corruption and ensuring application uptime. This HBA typically uses SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) transceivers to connect to the Fibre Channel network via optical cables. This specific IBM part number is designed to integrate seamlessly into IBM server platforms and connect to IBM storage systems, although it can also be used in heterogeneous SAN environments. By offloading storage traffic from the server's CPU, the 95Y2379 enhances overall system performance and allows the server to dedicate more resources to running applications. It is a key component for organizations looking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure for improved storage performance and scalability.

Condition: Refurbished