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31P1702 IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter

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31P1702

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 4-port 8Gb Fibre Channel adapter for high-speed data transfer
  • Supports PCIe 2.0 interface for enhanced throughput
  • Compatible with IBM server systems for reliable connectivity
  • Optimized for storage area networks and SAN environments
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$971.00
Product Overview

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
Brand IBM
Part Number 31P1702
Technical Information
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
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
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus


Product Description

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

  • Four independent 8Gb Fibre Channel ports enabling simultaneous data streams
  • Utilizes PCIe 2.0 for high-speed interface connectivity
  • Supports zoning and security features for SAN management
  • Compatible with IBM System x and BladeCenter servers
  • Efficient error correction to maintain data integrity

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

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:

  • Connecting IBM servers to SAN storage arrays for data access
  • Implementing redundant paths to ensure continuous data availability
  • Supporting virtualized storage environments requiring fast data throughput
  • Facilitating data backup and recovery processes in data centers
  • Integrating with enterprise storage solutions for scalable performance

This adapter is essential for organizations that require reliable, high-bandwidth storage connectivity to support critical business applications and large data workloads.


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31P1702 IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter
31P1702 IBM 4-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter
$971.00