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| Product Overview |
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The IBM Qlogic Single-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter offers a dedicated high-speed connection between servers and storage networks. It fits into PCI Express slots, making it suitable for IBM servers needing efficient SAN access. This adapter is a straightforward solution for businesses requiring dependable and fast storage connectivity without extra complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 42D0507 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | PCI Express card — single‑slot, low‑profile / half‑height (full‑height bracket may be included) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This IBM Qlogic 42D0507 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides an 8Gb/s single-port connection designed for high-performance data transfer between servers and storage arrays. It's often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable SAN connectivity is critical. Built to fit PCI Express slots, this adapter is tailored for IBM server platforms, enabling fast and efficient storage communication. IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures typically use this adapter to ensure smooth data flow and minimal latency. Key Features
In practical use, this adapter is commonly installed in IBM servers within enterprise storage networks to facilitate efficient backup, data replication, and virtual machine storage access. Its reliable performance helps maintain data availability and overall system responsiveness. |