Name: 00AF026 IBM 4-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter PCIe SAN
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00AF026
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 00AF026 IBM 4 x Ports 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a hardware interface that connects servers to Fibre Channel SANs. It fits within IBM server systems to provide multiple high-speed ports, facilitating rapid data exchange and integration with enterprise storage networks.

General Information
Brand	IBM

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The 00AF026 IBM 4 x Ports 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable connectivity between servers and storage area networks. Often found in enterprise-grade IBM systems, this adapter supports high data transfer rates and low latency required for demanding storage workloads. Built for IT professionals managing server infrastructures, it offers a seamless interface for integrating SAN environments. Key Features Delivers up to 8Gbps per port for efficient data throughput Includes four independent Fibre Channel connections Compatible with IBM server platforms and storage solutions Supports advanced error correction and link fault detection Designed to reduce CPU overhead and improve system performance By enabling robust and high-speed communication between servers and attached storage, this adapter plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity and minimizing bottlenecks. Its reliable design ensures consistent performance under heavy workloads, making it a dependable component in storage networking setups.

Use Cases
The 00AF026 IBM 4-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed for enterprise environments requiring robust and efficient SAN connections. How It's Used: Connecting IBM servers to Fibre Channel SAN storage arrays for high-speed data access Enabling multipath I/O configurations for redundancy and load balancing Supporting virtualization platforms that require fast shared storage Integrating with backup and disaster recovery systems for data protection Enhancing performance in database and transaction-intensive applications This adapter is ideal for organizations seeking to optimize their storage network infrastructure with reliable and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity.

00AF026 IBM 4-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter PCIe SAN

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases