Name: 45W8086 IBM 4-Port 8Gb/s Short Wave FICON Adapter Card with x4 SFP
Brand: IBM
SKU: 45W8086
Price: 553.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The 45W8086 - IBM 4-Ports 8Gb/s Short Wave FICON Adapter Card enables mainframe systems to connect to storage networks with four high-speed ports. It fits within the infrastructure to provide strong, low-latency data paths through its short wave FICON technology and versatile SFP interfaces, supporting robust data center operations.

General Information
Brand	IBM

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The 45W8086 - IBM 4-Ports 8Gb/s Short Wave FICON Adapter Card is built for integration in mainframe environments requiring robust Fibre Channel connectivity. It's commonly found in data centers where enterprise storage systems and mainframe servers communicate efficiently through high-speed links. Often used by IT professionals managing extensive storage area networks (SANs), this adapter facilitates reliable and fast data exchanges between servers and storage arrays. Technicians and administrators benefit from its straightforward installation and compatibility with existing IBM infrastructure. Key Features Four independent 8Gb/s FICON ports supporting short wave optical connections Flexible configuration with x4 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) interfaces Optimized for low latency and high throughput in storage networking Supports IBM mainframe protocol standards for seamless integration Compact card design allowing efficient rack deployment This adapter card plays a vital role in maintaining efficient data flow within mainframe storage networks. It balances performance and reliability to meet the demands of rigorous enterprise data traffic. Its proven performance makes it a dependable component for critical systems requiring consistent connectivity and minimal downtime.

Use Cases
This adapter card is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where mainframe connectivity to storage area networks is essential. System administrators and IT teams in large organizations rely on it to maintain seamless data exchange across storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting IBM mainframes to SANs in large-scale data center environments Supporting virtualization environments requiring high-throughput storage access Enabling efficient data replication between storage arrays for disaster recovery setups Facilitating low-latency storage traffic in enterprise IT infrastructures Integrating with rack-mounted storage solutions for optimized space usage By supporting stable and fast storage network communications, this adapter enhances overall system efficiency. It helps maintain consistent performance levels critical to enterprise operations.