46M6004

The 46M6004 is an expansion card that provides high-speed network connectivity for IBM BladeCenter servers. It offers dual 40 Gigabit InfiniBand or Ethernet ports, enabling fast data transfer, which is essential for data-intensive applications and clustering environments.

Often found in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing setups, this card helps connect blades within a chassis or to external networks. It's built for IT professionals who need reliable, low-latency networking to support workloads like virtualization, large-scale databases, and high-throughput computing.

Key Features

• Dual 40Gb ports offer robust throughput for demanding network traffic
• Compatible with IBM BladeCenter systems using the CFFH slot
• Supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols for versatile use
• Low-profile design saves space inside dense server environments
• Optimized for minimal latency in clustered compute applications

This expansion card is typically deployed in blade server configurations within enterprise or research data centers, where fast and efficient networking between blades is crucial. It helps reduce bottlenecks and ensures smooth data flow for complex workloads.