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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 46M6050 |
| Alternate Part Number | 46M6050-01-CT |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
By deploying the 46M6050 controller card, organizations can optimize their storage infrastructure and improve overall server-to-storage communication efficiency. |