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41Y8525 IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card for BladeCenter

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41Y8525

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 2 Fibre Channel ports with 4Gb/s speed each
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter servers
  • Provides high-speed, reliable storage connectivity
  • Supports Fibre Channel protocol for SAN integration
In stock

$279.00
Product Overview

The IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card integrates directly into BladeCenter servers to provide fast, reliable connections to Fibre Channel storage networks. It suits environments where consistent storage access and high-speed data transfers are needed, fitting seamlessly into IBM’s server ecosystem.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 41Y8525
Alternate Part Number 41Y8525-02-UK
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 4Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface Mezzanine (LOM)
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)
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card is built for BladeCenter environments, enabling fast and stable connections to storage area networks. It’s commonly used in data centers where reliable and high-performance storage access is essential.

Often found in setups requiring efficient data transfer between servers and SANs, this card is ideal for IT professionals managing enterprise storage solutions.

Key Features

  • Two dedicated ports delivering 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
  • Compatible with IBM BladeCenter chassis and blades
  • Ensures low-latency and high-throughput data transfers
  • Supports Fibre Channel protocol for seamless SAN connectivity
  • Optimized for enterprise storage networking tasks

This card is typically deployed within BladeCenter servers in enterprise data centers, providing the backbone for storage communication. It helps maintain smooth data flow and supports critical storage operations without interruption.


Use Cases

The 41Y8525 IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card is used to extend storage connectivity and performance in data center environments.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM BladeCenter servers to Fibre Channel SANs for centralized storage access
  • Enabling high-speed data transfers between servers and storage arrays
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring reliable SAN connectivity
  • Facilitating backup and recovery operations with fast storage access
  • Integrating into enterprise data centers to improve storage network performance

This expansion card plays a critical role in maintaining efficient and scalable storage infrastructures within organizations utilizing IBM BladeCenter solutions.


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41Y8525 IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card for BladeCenter
41Y8525 IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Expansion Card for BladeCenter
$279.00