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| Product Overview |
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The IBM 4 x Ports 8Gbps Fiber Channel PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter connects servers to fiber channel storage networks, providing multiple high-speed ports for data transfer. It's designed to fit into standard server PCIe slots and is commonly found in enterprise SAN setups that require dependable and fast storage access. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 31P1811 |
| Alternate Part Number | 31P1811-02-CT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 4-Port (Quad) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| 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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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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This IBM 4-port 8Gbps Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) offers reliable and fast connectivity between servers and storage networks. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise setups where efficient storage access and transfer speeds are critical. Built for IT professionals managing storage area networks (SANs), this HBA supports demanding workloads that need consistent performance and low latency. Key Features
This adapter is frequently deployed in enterprise data centers, storage clusters, and virtualized environments where high-speed fiber channel connectivity is essential. It helps maintain seamless data flow and reduces bottlenecks in storage communication. |
| Use Cases |
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The 31P1811 Host Bus Adapter is suited for environments requiring fast and reliable fiber channel connections between servers and storage systems. How It's Used:
This adapter enables efficient data transfer and enhanced storage network performance in enterprise IT operations. |