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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Mezzanine Card |
| Port Type | SFP |
| Cabling Type | Fiber Optic (MMF) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | No |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
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. |