IBM 95Y2382 Flex System FC5024D 4 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express 2.0x8 Network Adapter Car...

Product Description

The IBM 95Y2382, also known as the Flex System FC5024D, is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity for IBM's Flex System. This adapter features four independent 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling significant bandwidth for demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. Its PCIe 2.0 x8 interface ensures a high-speed connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing latency and maximizing data throughput. This adapter is crucial for environments requiring fast and reliable access to storage resources. The quad-port design offers flexibility and redundancy, allowing for multiple connections to storage arrays or switches. It supports advanced Fibre Channel features, ensuring data integrity and efficient traffic management. The FC5024D is an ideal choice for virtualization, high-performance computing, and mission-critical applications that rely on low-latency storage access. Engineered for the IBM Flex System, the 95Y2382 integrates seamlessly into the modular architecture, providing scalable storage networking capabilities. It supports a wide range of operating systems and hypervisors, making it a versatile solution for diverse IT infrastructures. The adapter's high port density and speed make it an efficient option for consolidating network connections and simplifying SAN management.