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26K4859 IBM Dual-Port 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for BladeCenter

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26K4859
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel expansion card
  • SFF connectors for compact server setups
  • Compatible with IBM eServer BladeCenter systems
  • Enhances storage connectivity and throughput
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$97.00

Product Overview

The IBM Dual-Ports 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card adds reliable, high-speed storage connectivity to IBM BladeCenter servers. It fits into blade server slots to provide dual Fibre Channel ports, which are essential for setups that demand quick data access and efficient storage networking.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 26K4859
Alternate Part Number 26K4859-02-UK

Technical Information

Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface Mezzanine (LOM)
Network Topology Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor eServer BladeCenter mezzanine Fibre Channel expansion card
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This IBM Dual-Ports 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card is built for extending the storage capabilities of IBM eServer BladeCenter environments. It provides two high-speed Fibre Channel ports to facilitate fast data transfer between servers and storage arrays.

Often found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, this card supports applications that require reliable and quick access to storage resources. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to improve storage network performance and scalability.

Key Features

  • Offers dual 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity for enhanced bandwidth
  • Small form factor connectors reduce space in dense server configurations
  • Compatible with IBM BladeCenter blades for seamless integration
  • Supports multiprotocol environments for flexible deployment
  • Designed to improve storage access speeds in enterprise setups

This expansion card is commonly deployed in blade server racks within enterprise data centers. Its role is to ensure efficient data flow between servers and storage devices, helping maintain system responsiveness during heavy workloads.


Use Cases

The 26K4859 IBM Dual-Ports 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and high-density server environments where blade servers require enhanced storage connectivity. IT professionals managing IBM BladeCenter systems benefit from its compact design and dual-port capability to support demanding virtualization and storage-intensive workloads.

How It's Used:

  • Enabling high-throughput storage access for virtualization clusters in enterprise IT environments.
  • Facilitating SAN connectivity within IBM BladeCenter deployments in data center rack setups.
  • Supporting storage area networks for mission-critical applications that require low latency and high availability.
  • Integrating with storage arrays to optimize backup and recovery tasks in medium to large-scale organizations.
  • Providing reliable data transfer channels for edge computing nodes with constrained physical space.

This expansion card enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent storage performance and scalability in dense server configurations. Its integration within BladeCenter systems ensures streamlined management and supports evolving storage demands without compromising physical footprint.


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26K4859 IBM Dual-Port 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for BladeCenter
26K4859 IBM Dual-Port 2Gb/s SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for BladeCenter
$97.00