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577F IBM 2-Port 16Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel HBA

SKU:

577F

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for high-speed connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensuring fast data transfer rates
  • Optimized for storage area networks and SAN environments
  • Supports advanced storage protocols for improved performance
Product Overview

The 577F - IBM 2 x Ports 16Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides dual high-speed Fibre Channel connections through a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, enabling efficient linking of servers to storage networks. It fits well into environments that require solid, high-throughput storage connectivity without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand IBM
Technical Information
Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 16Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation Gen 5
Connector Type SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Both Brackets Included
Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required No
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

The 577F is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to facilitate fast and reliable connections to storage area networks. It commonly appears in data center environments where robust storage connectivity is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on such adapters to maintain efficient communication between servers and storage arrays.

Key Features

  • Provides two independent 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports to balance workload and increase throughput
  • Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x8 interface to enable rapid data exchanges with host systems
  • Incorporates support for key storage protocols like NPIV and virtualization features
  • Offers compatibility with a broad range of storage platforms and SAN switches
  • Designed to optimize data center storage traffic and minimize latency

This adapter plays a crucial role in delivering dependable and consistent performance for storage networking. Its design supports the demand for low latency and high throughput, making it a reliable component in modern IT infrastructure. The balance of speed and compatibility ensures it can effectively support diverse storage configurations with stability.


Use Cases

The 577F adapter is typically deployed in environments needing fast and stable SAN connections, particularly where storage performance and reliability are essential. Its features serve IT teams managing enterprise storage, virtualization hosts, and large-scale data repositories.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting rack servers to SAN switches in enterprise data centers
  • Enhancing storage throughput in virtualization platforms and hyper-converged setups
  • Supporting storage clusters that require consistent high-speed fiber connectivity
  • Facilitating data backup and recovery operations with high-bandwidth demands
  • Providing resilient storage links in demanding business continuity environments

By delivering fast and reliable storage network access, the 577F supports operational efficiency and scalability in IT storage infrastructures. Its balanced design helps maintain steady performance levels even as storage workloads increase.


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577F IBM 2-Port 16Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel HBA
577F IBM 2-Port 16Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel HBA