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46M6050 IBM Dual-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 HBA Controller Card for System x

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46M6050

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual Port Fibre Channel host bus adapter with 8Gb/s speed
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface for high throughput
  • Designed for IBM System x servers
  • Supports high-performance storage networking
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$499.00
Product Overview

The 46M6050 IBM Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA provides dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. It's designed specifically for System x servers to connect storage networks and improve data throughput. This controller card fits into storage setups where consistent, high-speed access to shared storage resources is essential.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 46M6050
Alternate Part Number 46M6050-01-CT
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 8Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
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
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

This IBM Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA card is built to provide robust and fast connectivity for storage networks. It typically fits into IBM System x servers to enhance their ability to manage and access storage efficiently.

Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this controller card helps IT professionals and system administrators maintain reliable and high-speed data transfers between servers and storage arrays.

Key Features

  • Offers two Fibre Channel ports running at 8Gb/s each for balanced load and redundancy
  • Uses PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot to ensure fast data transfer and low latency
  • Compatible with IBM System x server models for seamless integration
  • Supports advanced storage protocols for better data management
  • Enhances overall server storage performance and scalability

This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise storage networks where dependable and quick access to SAN resources is critical. It plays a vital role in keeping storage systems efficient and responsive in demanding workloads.


Use Cases

This controller card is primarily used to connect IBM System x servers to Fibre Channel storage networks, enabling high-speed data access and storage management.

How It's Used:

  • Integrating IBM System x servers with SAN storage arrays
  • Facilitating high-speed data transfer in virtualization environments
  • Supporting backup and recovery operations through fast storage connectivity
  • Enhancing performance for database and transaction-heavy applications
  • Enabling scalable storage solutions in enterprise data centers

By deploying the 46M6050 controller card, organizations can optimize their storage infrastructure and improve overall server-to-storage communication efficiency.


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46M6050 IBM Dual-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 HBA Controller Card for System x
46M6050 IBM Dual-Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 HBA Controller Card for System x
$499.00