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44X1942 IBM 8Gb/s Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFh) by QLogic for BladeCenter

SKU:

44X1942

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for high-performance data transfer
  • PCI Express interface for fast connectivity with BladeCenter servers
  • Compatible with IBM BladeCenter systems, ensuring seamless integration
  • Supports Fibre Channel over PCIe for storage networking
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$91.00
Product Overview

The IBM 8Gb/s Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Fibre Channel Expansion Card is a specialized component aimed at enhancing storage networking within BladeCenter servers. It fits into PCI Express slots and provides 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, making it suitable for enterprise SAN setups where speed and reliability are critical.

General Information
Brand QLogic
Part Number 44X1942
Alternate Part Number 44X1942-02-UK
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 8Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface Mezzanine (LOM)
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
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 CFFh (Common Form Factor for IBM BladeCenter)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

This 8Gb/s Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Fibre Channel Expansion Card by QLogic is built for enhancing storage networking within IBM BladeCenter environments. It provides reliable Fibre Channel connectivity to improve data throughput and reduce latency in storage area networks.

Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this card is designed to help IT professionals and system administrators manage storage traffic efficiently. It's commonly used to connect BladeCenter servers to SANs, facilitating fast and stable access to shared storage resources.

Key Features

  • Delivers 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for efficient data movement
  • Utilizes PCI Express to ensure quick communication with host servers
  • Engineered specifically for IBM BladeCenter compatibility
  • Supports CFFh form factor, fitting blade server slots
  • Helps optimize SAN connectivity and performance

You'll typically find this expansion card deployed in enterprise data centers where BladeCenter systems are used to consolidate server infrastructure. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth storage operations and supports environments requiring high-speed data transfer.


Use Cases

The 44X1942 expansion card is designed to facilitate high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity in enterprise server environments.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM BladeCenter servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks
  • Enhancing data transfer speeds for storage-intensive applications
  • Integrating with SAN infrastructures for improved storage accessibility
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring fast and reliable storage access
  • Upgrading existing BladeCenter systems to 8Gb/s Fibre Channel performance

This expansion card helps data center administrators improve storage network efficiency and scalability within IBM BladeCenter deployments.


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44X1942 IBM 8Gb/s Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFh) by QLogic for BladeCenter
44X1942 IBM 8Gb/s Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CFFh) by QLogic for BladeCenter
$91.00