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99F3693 - IBM Micro Channel Escon Fiber Adapter
- Interface: Micro Channel
- Protocol: Escon Fibre Channel
- Connectivity: Fibre Optic
- Application: SAN connectivity
- Data Rate: Varies by specific Fibre Channel standard (e.g., 1Gbps, 2Gbps)
- Manufacturer: IBM
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Bus Type
- Micro Channel
- Interface Type
- Escon Fibre Channel
- Connector Type
- Fibre Optic
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 99F3693 is a Micro Channel adapter for Escon Fibre Channel connectivity. It enables high-speed data transfer over fibre optic cables, commonly used in enterprise storage area networks (SANs). This adapter facilitates communication between servers and storage devices, ensuring reliable and fast access to data.
Technical Information
| Bus Type | Micro Channel |
| Interface Type | Escon Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Connector Type | Fibre Optic |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 99F3693 is a specialized adapter card designed for IBM systems equipped with the Micro Channel architecture. It provides Escon Fibre Channel connectivity, a high-performance interface crucial for connecting servers to storage networks. This adapter allows for rapid and reliable data transmission over fibre optic cabling, making it a key component in enterprise storage solutions of its era. This card facilitates the integration of IBM servers into Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling centralized storage management and high-speed data access. The Escon protocol, known for its robustness and speed, ensures that data can be transferred efficiently between computing resources and storage devices. The 99F3693 acts as the bridge, translating data between the server's internal bus and the Fibre Channel network. As a Micro Channel device, its compatibility is limited to specific IBM platforms that utilize this bus architecture. The adapter's role is to ensure high availability and performance for data-intensive applications by providing a dedicated, high-speed communication path. Its use in SANs underscores the importance of reliable network infrastructure for modern data management.
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