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42C2069 IBM Single Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express HBA Controller Card for System x

SKU:

42C2069

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with 4Gb/s speed
  • PCI Express interface for high data throughput
  • Designed for IBM System x servers
  • Optimized for storage area network connectivity
In stock

$130.98
Product Overview

The IBM Single Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express HBA Controller Card acts as a bridge between System x servers and Fibre Channel storage networks. It fits into the PCI Express slot to provide fast and stable connection to storage arrays, making it an essential component in many enterprise setups focused on efficient data storage and retrieval.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 42C2069
Alternate Part Number 42C2069-02-CT
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 4Gbps
Port Count 1-Port (Single)
Generation Gen 4
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Full Height (Standard)
Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

This IBM Single Port Fibre Channel HBA Controller Card provides a reliable connection for storage area networks, delivering 4Gb/s data transfer rates. It's built specifically for System x servers, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration. IT professionals and system administrators often find this card useful for enhancing their server's storage performance and scalability.

Key Features

  • Supports 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for fast data access
  • Utilizes PCI Express for efficient communication with the server
  • Compatible with IBM System x server models
  • Enables connection to Fibre Channel storage arrays
  • Offers reliable and stable performance under heavy workloads

This controller card is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise environments where robust storage connectivity is critical. It plays a key role in managing high-speed data transfers between servers and storage devices, helping to maintain smooth operations and reduce bottlenecks.


Use Cases

The 42C2069 controller card is utilized in environments where enhanced storage networking and server connectivity are critical.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM System x servers to Fibre Channel SANs for high-speed data access
  • Integrating enterprise storage solutions in data centers
  • Enabling reliable backup and recovery operations
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring robust storage throughput
  • Facilitating scalable storage infrastructure in growing IT deployments

This controller card is well-suited for IT professionals aiming to maintain efficient and scalable server-to-storage connectivity within enterprise environments.


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42C2069 IBM Single Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express HBA Controller Card for System x
42C2069 IBM Single Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI Express HBA Controller Card for System x
$130.98