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| Product Overview |
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The IBM 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card by QLogic offers high-speed connectivity tailored for IBM servers needing efficient storage network integration. It slots into compact CFFh form factors and is designed to support SAN environments where fast and stable data transfers are essential. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | QLogic |
| Part Number | 00Y5630 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2562 |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | CFFh Mezzanine |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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This IBM 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ethernet Expansion Card by QLogic is built to enhance server storage connectivity by providing fast and reliable Fibre Channel links. Often found in enterprise environments, it enables efficient communication between servers and storage arrays, improving overall data throughput. Designed for data centers and IT professionals managing storage area networks, this card fits into CFFh form factor slots, making it suitable for space-constrained server architectures. Its high-speed connectivity ensures smooth operation of storage-intensive applications and virtualization setups. Key Features
Typically deployed in enterprise data centers, this expansion card facilitates robust storage networking essential for backup, disaster recovery, and virtualization. Its reliable performance helps maintain data integrity and reduces bottlenecks in demanding server workloads. |