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| Product Overview |
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The IBM Emulex 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe x4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects enterprise servers to Fibre Channel storage networks, delivering reliable dual-port connectivity through a PCIe x4 interface. It fits into IBM System x servers to ensure efficient and stable communication with storage arrays in data center setups. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Emulex |
| Part Number | 42D0494 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop |
| Bracket Height | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port) |
| 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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| Form Factor | Low Profile Half-Height PCIe Card |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This IBM Emulex 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe x4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter enhances storage connectivity by providing two high-speed ports for Fibre Channel networks. It's built for data centers and enterprise environments requiring reliable and efficient storage access. Often found in IBM System x servers, this HBA is ideal for IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures or requiring dependable connections to Fibre Channel storage arrays. Its dual ports offer redundancy and increased throughput for critical applications. Key Features
Typically deployed in enterprise servers managing storage area networks, this adapter helps maintain data flow and uptime. It's valued where consistent, fast access to Fibre Channel storage is essential, such as in virtualization or database environments. |