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26K4841 IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card for E-Server BladeCenter

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26K4841

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Provides 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity for IBM BladeCenter servers
  • Enables high-speed storage area network (SAN) access
  • Compatible with IBM eServer BladeCenter chassis
  • Supports reliable and low-latency data transfer
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$245.38
Product Overview

The IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card adds Fibre Channel SAN connectivity to IBM BladeCenter servers, enabling them to communicate effectively with storage networks. It fits into the BladeCenter chassis and supports 2 Gb/s data transfer rates, making it a practical choice for businesses managing large amounts of data or requiring fast, consistent access to their storage arrays.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 26K4841
Alternate Part Number 26K4841-02-UK
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Bus Interface Mezzanine (LOM)
Network Topology 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


Product Description

This IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card is built to add Fibre Channel capabilities to IBM eServer BladeCenter systems. It facilitates high-speed communication between the server blades and storage networks, making it easier to manage large volumes of data efficiently.

Often found in enterprise data centers, this expansion card is designed for IT professionals looking to enhance their BladeCenter environment with reliable SAN connectivity. It's commonly used where robust storage access and quick data movement are critical, such as in virtualization or database applications.

Key Features

  • Delivers 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for fast data transfer
  • Fits seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter server blades
  • Supports enterprise-class storage networking requirements
  • Offers low-latency and high-reliability connections
  • Compatible with existing IBM BladeCenter infrastructure

This expansion card is typically deployed in mid to large-scale data centers where IBM BladeCenter servers are used. It plays a key role in connecting servers to SANs, enabling efficient storage management and improved overall performance.

By integrating this card, organizations can ensure their BladeCenter environments meet demanding data throughput needs with dependable Fibre Channel technology.


Use Cases

The 26K4841 IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card is used to enhance storage networking capabilities within BladeCenter environments. It facilitates high-speed connections between servers and storage devices.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting BladeCenter servers to Fibre Channel SANs
  • Enabling fast and reliable data transfer for storage-intensive applications
  • Integrating with enterprise storage systems for backup and recovery
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring robust storage access
  • Facilitating high-availability storage configurations in data centers

By deploying this expansion card, IT teams can ensure efficient and scalable storage network performance aligned with enterprise needs.


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26K4841 IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card for E-Server BladeCenter
26K4841 IBM Fibre Channel 2G/s Expansion Card for E-Server BladeCenter
$245.38