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| Product Overview |
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The IBM QLogic 44X1940 expansion card adds 8Gb/s Fibre Channel and Ethernet capabilities to compatible IBM servers. It fits into the server's PCIe slot and serves as a bridge between the host system and storage networks, supporting high-speed, low-latency data transfer. This card is a practical choice for businesses looking to upgrade their storage networking without replacing entire systems. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 44X1940 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2562 |
| 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 | Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe HBA |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This 44X1940 IBM QLogic 8Gb/s Ethernet Fibre Channel Expansion Card provides fast and reliable connectivity for enterprise storage environments. It enables servers to access storage area networks (SANs) efficiently, improving data throughput and reducing latency. Often found in data centers and server rooms, it is built to handle demanding storage workloads and large-scale virtualization setups. Key Features
This expansion card is commonly deployed in environments where fast access to SAN storage is critical, such as in enterprise backup solutions, database servers, and cloud computing infrastructure. Its role is crucial in maintaining smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays, helping to optimize overall system performance without requiring major hardware changes. |