Name: 49Y4243 IBM 4-Port 1GbE RJ-45 PCIe 2.0 x4 1000Base-T Network Card
Brand: IBM
SKU: 49Y4243
Price: 156.68 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (110 reviews)

Product Overview
The 49Y4243 network card provides four 1Gb/s Ethernet ports via RJ-45 connectors, designed to integrate seamlessly into PCIe 2.0 x4 slots. It fits into enterprise and server environments where dependable, multi-port network connectivity is essential. The card balances data transfer rates and system resource usage while supporting standard 1000Base-T networks.

General Information
Brand	IBM

Technical Information
Product Type	Server NIC
Data Rate (Speed)	1GbE
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 2.0 x4
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The 49Y4243 is a network interface card designed to provide four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for high-density network connectivity. Often found in server configurations and data center hardware, this card offers reliable and consistent network performance through its RJ-45 connectors. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports robust network communication within enterprise infrastructures. Its PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface ensures that data flows smoothly without bottlenecks, making it a solid choice for environments that require dependable networking hardware. Key Features Offers four separate Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile network connections PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot compatibility balances speed and system resource usage Compatible with standard 1000Base-T Ethernet networks ensuring broad interoperability Designed to maintain stable network throughput under sustained workloads Supports multiple simultaneous connections to optimize network traffic This network card plays a critical role in maintaining the backbone of network communications within complex systems. It delivers consistent performance while fitting into standard server hardware setups. Its reliable design ensures network interfaces remain operational with minimal latency or interruption, supporting overall system stability and data throughput efficiency.

Use Cases
The 49Y4243 network card is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise server environments where multiple Gigabit Ethernet connections are necessary. Network administrators and IT teams benefit from its ability to handle dense network traffic and multiple simultaneous connections in rack-mounted servers. How It's Used: Installed in virtualization hosts to provide multiple network paths for virtual machines Used in storage clusters to ensure high availability and fast data transfer Deployed in SMB and enterprise servers requiring multiple segregated network segments Integrated into edge computing platforms to manage diverse network communications Facilitates network redundancy and load balancing within enterprise IT infrastructure This card supports operational efficiency by consolidating network connections while maintaining throughput consistency. Its support for multiple ports helps scale network capacity without requiring additional hardware slots, making it a practical choice for dense server environments.

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49Y4243 IBM 4-Port 1GbE RJ-45 PCIe 2.0 x4 1000Base-T Network Card

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