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42D0500 IBM LightPulse 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
SKU:
42D0500
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
- 8Gbps Fibre Channel dual-port PCIe Host Bus Adapter
- Designed for high-speed storage connectivity
- Supports PCI Express 2.0 interface
- Compatible with IBM System x servers
In stock
$91.00
| Product Overview |
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The IBM LightPulse 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with dual ports running at 8Gbps, offering reliable and fast SAN communication. It fits into PCIe slots on IBM System x servers and is designed to handle demanding storage workloads in data centers or enterprise setups where uptime and speed are key. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 42D0500 |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex (LightPulse) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus |
| Product Description |
|---|
This IBM LightPulse 8Gb Dual-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to SAN storage with fast and reliable data transfer rates. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and low latency are essential. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this adapter to integrate storage arrays with server systems efficiently. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in large-scale SAN environments, where its dual ports help maintain redundancy and higher availability. It plays a vital role in ensuring smooth, continuous storage access for critical applications without compromising performance. |
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