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IBM FC-AC00 FC AC00 4-Port 8 Gbps / FC Host Interface Card (Pair) PCIe, Fibre Channel (FC) SFP
- 4-Port Fibre Channel (FC) Host Interface Card
- 8 Gbps per port speed
- PCIe interface for high bandwidth
- Supplied as a pair for redundancy or increased connectivity
- Features SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers (not included)
- Designed for connecting servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- High-performance and low-latency storage connectivity
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Product Overview
The IBM FC-AC00 is a pair of 4-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) Host Interface Cards. These PCIe cards provide high-speed connectivity for servers to storage area networks (SANs). Each card features four SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, enabling flexible and high-performance Fibre Channel communication.
Technical Information
| Model | FC AC00 |
| Number of Ports | 4 per card |
| Speed | 8 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCIe |
| Type | Fibre Channel (FC) Host Interface Card |
| Connector Type | SFP |
Product Description
The IBM FC-AC00 is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) host interface card solution, provided as a pair to enhance server connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Each card is equipped with four 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, offering substantial bandwidth and low latency crucial for demanding storage applications. The PCIe interface ensures efficient data transfer between the server and the storage fabric, making it suitable for enterprise-level environments where storage performance is paramount. The inclusion of SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports on each card provides flexibility in choosing the appropriate optical transceivers based on distance and performance requirements. This allows administrators to tailor the SAN connectivity to their specific needs, whether for short-reach or long-reach connections. The fact that these cards are supplied as a pair suggests they are intended for configurations requiring redundancy, high availability, or simply to maximize the number of storage connections from a single server. These IBM FC-AC00 cards are designed to facilitate robust and reliable communication between servers and storage systems. They are essential components for environments utilizing Fibre Channel SANs, enabling high-speed access to shared storage resources. By providing dedicated, high-bandwidth pathways, these cards help ensure that applications have the necessary performance to access data efficiently, supporting critical business operations and data-intensive workloads.