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18P1456 IBM 64-Bit PCI Fibre Channel GBIC Host Bus Adapter 1-Port PCIe 2.0

SKU:

18P1456

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 64-bit PCI interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Fibre Channel GBIC support enabling flexible network connectivity
  • Designed for host bus adapter roles in storage networking
  • Compatible with enterprise-grade storage environments
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$73.47
Product Overview

The 18P1456 - IBM 64-Bit PCI Fibre Channel GBIC Host Bus Network Adapter serves as a key component for connecting servers to storage networks. It supports a 64-bit PCI bus and provides flexible Fibre Channel GBIC options, fitting well within enterprise storage and network infrastructure frameworks.

General Information
Brand IBM
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features Boot from SAN, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required No


Product Description

The 18P1456 - IBM 64-Bit PCI Fibre Channel GBIC Host Bus Network Adapter provides a robust connection solution designed to integrate servers with storage area networks through high-speed Fibre Channel technology. It is commonly found in storage clusters and enterprise IT setups where reliable data throughput and network flexibility are critical.

Built for IT professionals managing server-to-storage communications, this adapter fits into systems requiring scalable and efficient network interfaces. The device is often used by data center teams and system administrators to enhance connectivity and maintain performance standards.

Key Features

  • Offers 64-bit PCI bus architecture for efficient data handling
  • Supports Fibre Channel GBIC modules for adaptable network links
  • Enables high throughput across storage area networks
  • Designed to support enterprise-level data reliability and stability
  • Fits typical rack-mounted and blade server environments

This HBA plays a critical role in maintaining consistent and fast data exchanges between servers and storage units. Its reliable performance and compatibility with Fibre Channel technology make it a dependable choice for infrastructure requiring solid network backbone.

Overall, the adapter contributes to streamlined data management and network stability, emphasizing practical functionality over complexity.


Use Cases

This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage solutions where high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays is essential. Users managing complex virtualization environments and storage clusters find this adapter especially useful.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting blade servers to Fibre Channel storage fabrics in data centers
  • Integrating SANs within enterprise IT infrastructure for high availability
  • Supporting virtualization platforms that require storage network access
  • Facilitating high-throughput data transfers in storage clusters
  • Enabling scalable network architecture in rack-mounted server deployments

In these environments, the adapter supports sustained data flow and operational efficiency. Its compatibility with various Fibre Channel modules allows IT teams to tailor network solutions to specific performance and scalability needs.


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18P1456 IBM 64-Bit PCI Fibre Channel GBIC Host Bus Adapter 1-Port PCIe 2.0
18P1456 IBM 64-Bit PCI Fibre Channel GBIC Host Bus Adapter 1-Port PCIe 2.0
$73.47