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46M6049 IBM Brocade 815 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x8 Host Bus Adapter for System X

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46M6049

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 1-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
  • PCI Express x8 interface for high-speed connectivity
  • Compatible with IBM System X servers
  • Optimized for storage area network (SAN) environments
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$59.00
Product Overview

The IBM Brocade 815 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter offers solid 8Gb/s connectivity for IBM System X servers, ensuring efficient communication with storage networks. It fits well in environments where dependable, high-speed access to Fibre Channel storage is needed without added complexity.

General Information
Brand Brocade
Part Number 46M6049
Alternate Part Number 46M6049-02-UK
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 8Gbps
Port Count 1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller Brocade 815
Network Topology Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Full Height (Standard)
Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, 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
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor PCI Express x8 (Low-profile / Half-height capable, standard PCIe card)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV


Product Description

The IBM Brocade 815 Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to Fibre Channel storage networks with reliable 8Gb/s performance. It's often found in data centers handling demanding storage tasks where fast, consistent data transfer is critical.

This adapter is commonly used in IBM System X servers, favored by IT professionals looking for efficient storage networking solutions. It helps ensure smooth communication between servers and storage arrays, supporting virtualized environments and large-scale applications.

Key Features

  • Delivers 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for quick data access
  • Utilizes PCI Express x8 for robust throughput and low latency
  • Supports broad compatibility with IBM System X server models
  • Enables scalable SAN architecture with reliable connectivity
  • Includes advanced error detection and correction features

This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise-level storage networks and virtualized server environments. It plays a crucial role in maintaining high availability and performance for storage-intensive applications without unnecessary complexity.


Use Cases

The 46M6049 IBM Brocade 815 HBA is utilized in enterprise storage networking to establish high-speed connections between servers and Fibre Channel SANs.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM System X servers to Fibre Channel storage arrays for data access
  • Enhancing storage network throughput in virtualization environments
  • Facilitating backup and recovery operations via SAN connectivity
  • Supporting clustered server configurations requiring shared storage access
  • Integrating with existing Brocade SAN infrastructure for unified management

These use cases illustrate the adapter's role in delivering reliable, high-speed storage connectivity in various data center and enterprise applications.


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46M6049 IBM Brocade 815 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x8 Host Bus Adapter for System X
46M6049 IBM Brocade 815 1-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express x8 Host Bus Adapter for System X
$59.00