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| Product Overview |
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The IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter provides four high-speed Fibre Channel connections, designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM server hardware. It fits into SAN setups where reliable and fast storage connectivity is essential, facilitating efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays without complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 31P1702 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 4-Port (Quad) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop |
| 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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| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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The IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter is built for efficient and fast connection to storage networks, offering multiple ports for flexible deployment. Often found in enterprise data centers, it provides the bandwidth needed to handle demanding storage workloads. This adapter is commonly used in SAN environments to connect servers to storage arrays, ensuring quick access to data and reducing bottlenecks. IT administrators and data center managers typically use it to improve storage performance and reliability. Key Features
This adapter is often deployed in enterprise server rooms and data centers where consistent storage access is crucial. Its multiple ports and high speed make it an effective choice for environments with heavy storage traffic. The 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows across shared storage infrastructures. |
| Use Cases |
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The 31P1702 IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter is used to establish and manage high-speed connections between servers and storage devices in complex IT environments. How It's Used:
This adapter is essential for organizations that require reliable, high-bandwidth storage connectivity to support critical business applications and large data workloads. |