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| Product Overview |
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The 2145-AH14 IBM 4-Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter Card connects servers to storage networks, offering four high-speed Fibre Channel ports through a PCIe interface. It fits into environments where stable and efficient data transfer is essential, such as enterprise storage and virtualization setups. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 2145-AH14 |
| Alternate Part Number | 2145-AH14-02-UK |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 4-Port (Quad) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| 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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| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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The 2145-AH14 IBM 4-Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter Card is designed to connect servers to storage networks with high bandwidth and low latency. It's often found in data centers and enterprise environments where rapid access to storage resources is critical. Built for IT administrators and system engineers, this adapter card supports environments that demand robust and scalable storage connectivity. It’s commonly used in SAN setups, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing systems. Key Features
In practice, this card is typically deployed in data centers or enterprise IT rooms where fast and reliable storage access is needed. Its role is crucial in maintaining storage performance, reducing bottlenecks, and supporting business-critical applications. |
| Use Cases |
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This adapter card is utilized to expand server connectivity to storage networks, enhancing data throughput and reliability. How It's Used:
By deploying the 2145-AH14 adapter, organizations can ensure efficient, high-bandwidth communication between servers and storage, supporting critical business applications. |