Name: 00Y3291 IBM Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00Y3291
Price: 162.93 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Network Adapter is designed to provide fast and reliable network connections within IBM BladeCenter systems. Its dual 10Gb/s ports and compact form factor make it a solid choice for data centers needing efficient, high-speed communication between blade servers and other networked resources.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00Y3291
Alternate Part Number	00Y3291-12-CT

Connectivity & Physical
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This IBM Emulex network adapter provides two 10Gb/s ports to handle demanding network traffic with ease. Built for integration with IBM BladeCenter chassis, it fits seamlessly into blade server environments, delivering fast and reliable connectivity. Often found in data centers and enterprise setups, this adapter is ideal for IT professionals needing high bandwidth and low latency for virtualization, storage, or cloud applications. It’s tailored for workloads that require stable and scalable network performance. Key Features Offers dual 10Gb/s Ethernet ports for robust network throughput Connects via PCI-Express 2.0 x8 for efficient data handling Compatible with IBM BladeCenter blade servers for streamlined deployment Compact CFFh form factor saves rack space Supports high-performance virtualized environments This adapter is typically deployed in blade server environments where space and speed are critical. It helps maintain smooth data flows in complex IT infrastructures, supporting tasks like server consolidation and high-speed storage access without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The IBM Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter is primarily deployed within IBM BladeCenter environments where compact, high-throughput network interfaces are essential. It benefits data centers and enterprise IT teams requiring efficient connectivity for high-performance computing and virtualized workloads. How It's Used: Enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth communication between blade servers in densely populated data centers. Supporting virtualization platforms that demand consistent 10Gb/s network throughput for multiple virtual machines. Facilitating fast data aggregation and transfer in storage clusters hosted on BladeCenter chassis. Providing network connectivity for cloud infrastructure deployments requiring scalable and reliable inter-blade networking. Optimizing network performance in financial services environments where transaction speed is critical. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by maximizing the available network bandwidth within the BladeCenter form factor, supporting scalable workloads and reducing network bottlenecks. Its design ensures that blade servers maintain high-speed communication vital for demanding enterprise applications.

00Y3291 IBM Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases