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00Y3270 IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter

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00Y3270

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for high-performance data transfer
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis with CFFh slot compatibility
  • Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for versatile networking
  • Optimized for storage area network (SAN) connectivity and reliability
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$218.50
Product Overview

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
Brand IBM
Part Number 00Y3270
Alternate Part Number 00Y3270-11-CT
Technical Information
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
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
Form Factor CFFh Mezzanine (Common Form Factor h)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

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

  • Offers 8Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput reducing bottlenecks during data transfers
  • Compatible with BladeCenter CFFh slots for easy installation
  • Enables Fibre Channel over Ethernet for flexible network configurations
  • Supports advanced error correction to maintain data integrity
  • Provides robust connectivity tailored for SAN environments

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

The 00Y3270 expansion card is used to enhance storage and network capabilities within IBM BladeCenter environments.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting BladeCenter servers to Fibre Channel SANs for high-speed storage access
  • Enabling virtualization solutions with improved storage throughput
  • Supporting data-intensive applications requiring low latency and high bandwidth
  • Integrating with enterprise Ethernet networks for consolidated data traffic
  • Facilitating high-performance computing workloads in data centers

Deploying this expansion card ensures that organizations maintain efficient and scalable network storage infrastructures within their BladeCenter systems.


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00Y3270 IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter
00Y3270 IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter
$218.50