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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | No |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
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. |