Name: 42D0494 Emulex 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe x4 Fibre Channel HBA for IBM System x
Brand: Emulex
SKU: 42D0494
Price: 81.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
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
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	42D0494
Alternate Part Number	42D0494-06-UK

Technical Information
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
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
Form Factor	Low Profile Half-Height PCIe Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
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 Delivers dual 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust storage networking Utilizes PCIe x4 slot for optimized data transfer speeds Ensures compatibility with IBM System x server platforms Offers support for advanced multiprotocol modes Provides low latency and high reliability for enterprise workloads 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.

Use Cases
The IBM Emulex 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe x4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is ideal for enterprise data centers requiring robust and high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. It is particularly suited to IT environments leveraging IBM System x servers where low latency and high throughput are critical for storage-intensive applications. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in data centers to shared Fibre Channel storage for optimized VM storage access. Supporting high-availability storage clusters in enterprise IT environments requiring redundant I/O paths. Facilitating rapid backup and restore operations in mid-size to large-scale storage networks. Enabling high-performance database servers to access SAN storage with low latency for transactional workloads. Integrating IBM System x rack servers into existing Fibre Channel fabric infrastructures for seamless storage expansion. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering stable and scalable storage connectivity, enabling data centers to maintain consistent performance under demanding workloads. Its compatibility and dual-port design support fault tolerance and flexible deployment strategies in complex storage environments.