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44X1945 IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card for BladeCenter

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44X1945

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for high-performance storage networking
  • PCI Express x2 interface for reliable data transfer
  • Compatible with IBM BladeCenter systems
  • Expansion module card to enhance server connectivity
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$340.00
Product Overview

The IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card enhances BladeCenter servers by adding fast and dependable Fibre Channel connectivity. It fits into the PCI Express x2 slot and is intended to improve SAN networking capabilities within enterprise data centers.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 44X1945
Alternate Part Number 44X1945-02-CT
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 8Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor BladeCenter expansion module
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card is designed to boost storage network capabilities by delivering fast, reliable data connections. Often found in enterprise server environments, it provides the speed and stability needed for demanding applications.

Built for IBM BladeCenter chassis, this expansion card helps IT professionals expand their system's connectivity to external storage networks without replacing existing hardware. It’s commonly used by system administrators managing data centers and storage area networks (SANs) that require consistent performance and scalability.

Key Features

  • Provides 8Gb/s data transfer rates for efficient storage networking
  • Uses PCI Express x2 interface to ensure compatibility and speed
  • Integrates seamlessly with IBM BladeCenter servers
  • Enhances SAN connectivity without extensive system modifications
  • Supports robust data handling for enterprise workloads

This expansion module is typically deployed in data centers where high-speed storage access is crucial. It helps maintain smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays, supporting critical business operations and large-scale virtualization environments.


Use Cases

The 44X1945 expansion module card is utilized primarily to expand storage network connectivity in IBM BladeCenter environments.

How It's Used:

  • Integrating high-speed Fibre Channel connections in BladeCenter chassis
  • Enhancing storage area network (SAN) performance for enterprise servers
  • Connecting BladeCenter blades to external Fibre Channel storage arrays
  • Supporting data backup and recovery operations via Fibre Channel
  • Facilitating high-throughput data transfers in virtualized server environments

This module serves as a critical component in data center infrastructures requiring robust and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity within IBM BladeCenter solutions.


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44X1945 IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card for BladeCenter
44X1945 IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card for BladeCenter
$340.00