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| Product Overview |
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The IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card integrates high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity into IBM BladeCenter systems. It's designed to work within the BladeCenter's CFFh slots, providing a reliable link for SAN environments that demand consistent data throughput and low latency. This card fits naturally into setups focused on storage networking and virtualization, offering a straightforward solution for expanding network storage capabilities. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 00Y3270 |
| Alternate Part Number | 00Y3270-11-CT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | CFFh Mezzanine (Common Form Factor h) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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This IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card is built to enhance storage connectivity in IBM BladeCenter environments. It delivers fast Fibre Channel speeds, making it ideal for data centers and enterprises that require efficient storage area network performance. Often found in server setups where storage bandwidth and low latency are critical, this expansion card suits IT professionals managing SANs or virtualized workloads. Its design fits specifically into CFFh slots, ensuring seamless integration with BladeCenter chassis. Key Features
This card is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms where reliable and fast storage connections are necessary. Its presence helps maintain smooth access to storage arrays and supports efficient virtualization and backup operations. |
| Use Cases |
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The 00Y3270 expansion card is used to enhance storage and network capabilities within IBM BladeCenter environments. How It's Used:
Deploying this expansion card ensures that organizations maintain efficient and scalable network storage infrastructures within their BladeCenter systems. |