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| Product Overview |
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The IBM Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x2 Expansion Module Card for BladeCenter provides a reliable way to add Fibre Channel connectivity to IBM BladeCenter servers. It fits into the PCIe x2 slot on the blade and offers 8Gb/s data transfer rates, making it suitable for environments that need consistent and fast storage networking. This card is a practical component for expanding SAN access within data centers using IBM BladeCenter systems. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 44X1948 |
| Alternate Part Number | 44X1948-02-CT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| 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 | BladeCenter Expansion Module (Mezzanine) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This IBM Fibre Channel Expansion Module Card enables fast and reliable data transfer at 8Gb/s, making it a solid choice for storage networks and data centers that require quick access to storage resources. It is built for IBM BladeCenter systems, providing an easy way to add Fibre Channel connectivity to your server blades. Often found in enterprise environments, this expansion card helps IT professionals enhance their server's storage capabilities without needing a full hardware overhaul. Storage administrators and system architects rely on this module to improve network throughput and reduce latency when connecting to SANs (Storage Area Networks). Key Features
This expansion card is typically deployed in data centers where IBM BladeCenter servers are in use. It plays a key role in linking servers to Fibre Channel SANs, allowing organizations to improve access speeds and storage efficiency. Its integration into existing infrastructures helps maintain performance without disrupting ongoing operations. |
| Use Cases |
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The 44X1948 IBM Fibre Channel Expansion Module Card is designed to optimize storage network performance in data center environments. How It's Used:
This module is essential for organizations aiming to improve storage network efficiency and scalability within BladeCenter server deployments. |