Name: 49Y4239 IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter CFFh for BladeCenter
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y4239
Price: 146.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) connects BladeCenter servers to both network and storage systems using a converged approach. It fits well into data center setups that require streamlined connectivity by combining Ethernet and Fibre Channel functions into one adapter. This helps reduce hardware complexity while maintaining strong performance for virtualized workloads.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	49Y4239
Alternate Part Number	49Y4239-12-CT

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) is built to streamline network and storage traffic on BladeCenter servers by consolidating multiple connections into a single adapter. This device often found in enterprise data centers supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet, allowing storage and network traffic to share the same physical infrastructure efficiently. It is commonly used in environments where virtualization and resource optimization are priorities, such as in cloud data centers and IT departments managing virtual machines. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from the adapter’s ability to reduce cabling complexity and improve throughput. Key Features Offers FCoE support for converged network and storage communication Virtualizes multiple network interfaces to maximize server resources Designed specifically for seamless integration with IBM BladeCenter Delivers reliable performance with reduced cabling and hardware footprint Helps simplify data center infrastructure and management tasks This adapter is typically deployed in blade server environments where space and efficiency are critical. It plays a key role in consolidating network paths, which helps data centers run smoother with fewer physical components. Users gain from easier management and potential cost savings in their IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter CFFh is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and virtualized server environments where converged network and storage connectivity is critical. Organizations with BladeCenter infrastructures benefit from its ability to streamline physical interfaces, reduce cabling complexity, and support high-density virtualization workloads requiring both Ethernet and Fibre Channel access. How It's Used: Enabling consolidated data and storage traffic in BladeCenter servers within large-scale virtualized data centers. Supporting enterprise IT departments in deploying Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for simplified SAN and LAN management. Facilitating resource optimization in virtualization environments by providing multiple virtual network interfaces through a single adapter. Integrating high-speed converged fabric connectivity in environments with mixed workload demands including database clusters and application servers. Reducing hardware footprint in rack deployments that require both network and storage access without additional adapters. This adapter supports improved operational efficiency by consolidating network and storage connections, enhancing scalability for expanding virtualized workloads. By combining Ethernet and Fibre Channel functionalities, it simplifies infrastructure management and helps maintain consistent performance across converged fabric environments.

49Y4239 IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter CFFh for BladeCenter

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases