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16R1172 IBM Gigabit SX QD8S Blade Quad Port Ethernet Card Fiber Optic

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16R1172

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed network connectivity
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis integration
  • Supports short-wave fiber optic connections with SX transceivers
  • Optimized for virtualized and clustered environments
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$106.75
Product Overview

The 16R1172 - IBM Gigabit SX QD8S Blade Quad Port Ethernet Card delivers four fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet connections designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis. It fits into data center networking setups requiring reliable, high-speed fiber connectivity and supports environments needing scalable virtualized or clustered network infrastructures.

General Information
Brand IBM
Technical Information
Product Type Mezzanine NIC
Data Rate (Speed) 1GbE
Data Center Bridging No
Number of Ports 4-Port (Quad)
Offload Support PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Internal/Mezzanine
Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor Mezzanine Card
Port Type SFP
Cabling Type Fiber Optic (MMF)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required No
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

The 16R1172 - IBM Gigabit SX QD8S Blade Quad Port Ethernet Card provides robust network performance with four dedicated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Typically found in IBM BladeCenter chassis, this card is built to handle demanding data center network traffic with fiber optic SX transceiver support.

Often employed by IT professionals managing virtualized servers and distributed computing clusters, it delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity essential for modern enterprise environments. Its design ensures seamless integration and efficient use of blade chassis resources.

Key Features

  • Equipped with four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports for simultaneous data streams
  • Compatible with SX fiber optic modules for extended reach and low latency
  • Engineered to fit IBM BladeCenter blades for streamlined deployment
  • Supports advanced network protocols to enhance throughput and reliability
  • Offers enterprise-grade performance suitable for virtualization and clustering

This Ethernet card plays a critical role in maintaining network efficiency within blade server environments. Its high reliability and performance capabilities contribute significantly to stable data transfer and network scalability without compromising system resources.


Use Cases

The 16R1172 Ethernet card is commonly deployed in data center blade server environments where space efficiency and high-speed network access are critical. IT managers in enterprise and service provider settings benefit from its fiber optic connectivity and multi-port configuration.

How It's Used:

  • Integrates into IBM BladeCenter chassis for consolidated server networking
  • Supports virtualization platforms requiring multiple Gigabit Ethernet links
  • Enables high-throughput connections in storage area networks within blade environments
  • Facilitates clustered server communications over fiber optic links for low latency
  • Provides network redundancy and load balancing across the four ports

By enabling multiple high-speed fiber optic connections within a compact blade form factor, this card helps maintain network performance and operational efficiency critical to enterprise IT infrastructure. Its design supports scalability and reliability in demanding network scenarios.


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16R1172 IBM Gigabit SX QD8S Blade Quad Port Ethernet Card Fiber Optic
16R1172 IBM Gigabit SX QD8S Blade Quad Port Ethernet Card Fiber Optic
$106.75