IBM 98Y6892 4-Port 16GB/s SFP+ Fibre Channel Network Adapter

Product Description

The IBM 98Y6892 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity for enterprise-level storage area networks (SANs). Featuring four independent 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, this adapter delivers exceptional throughput and low latency, crucial for demanding storage applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The adapter utilizes the SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) interface, which allows for flexible deployment with various types of Fibre Channel transceivers (sold separately) to match specific network requirements regarding distance and media type (e.g., short-wave, long-wave). Installed via a PCI Express interface, the 98Y6892 ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, enabling each of its four ports to operate at their full 16Gb/s capacity without contention. This multi-port design is ideal for environments requiring high availability and redundancy, allowing for multiple paths to storage devices or connection to different SAN fabrics. Advanced features typically found in such HBAs include robust error checking and correction mechanisms, support for NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization), and extensive management and diagnostic capabilities. This IBM Fibre Channel adapter is engineered for mission-critical environments where data integrity and performance are paramount. It is commonly deployed in IBM servers and other enterprise-class systems that require high-speed, reliable access to storage resources. The 98Y6892 is a key component for building scalable and efficient storage infrastructures, facilitating seamless data movement and ensuring application responsiveness.