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68Y7484 IBM PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II for BladeCenter

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68Y7484

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • PCI Express Gen2 expansion blade for IBM BladeCenter
  • Provides high-speed connectivity with up to 5 GT/s per lane
  • Supports multiple PCIe slots for versatile device integration
  • Compatible with various BladeCenter server models
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$1,960.04
Product Overview

The IBM PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II acts as a bridge to bring extra PCIe slots into the BladeCenter chassis. It fits neatly within the server environment, supporting faster PCI Express Gen2 standards and allowing users to add various high-speed cards. Its role is essential for environments requiring expanded connectivity options without compromising the compact BladeCenter design.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 68Y7484
Product Type Server Adapter
Series PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II
Alternate Part Number 68Y7484-08-CT
Technical Information
Ports 2 (PCIe x8)
Data Rate PCI Express 2.0 (Gen2) 5.0 GT/s per lane
Compatibility IBM BladeCenter chassis
Connector Type PCI Express x8
product type Expansion Blade
Product Category Backplane Board
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Blade
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 PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II enhances server capabilities by adding PCIe slots to BladeCenter chassis. It's commonly used to connect additional network cards, storage controllers, or specialized I/O devices, expanding system flexibility.

Built for IT professionals and system administrators managing BladeCenter environments, it allows seamless integration of high-performance peripherals within a compact design.

Key Features

  • Offers PCI Express Gen2 support for faster data transfer rates
  • Enables connection of multiple expansion cards simultaneously
  • Designed specifically for IBM BladeCenter chassis compatibility
  • Facilitates improved system scalability and resource allocation
  • Supports low-latency communication for demanding applications

This expansion blade is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise settings where BladeCenter servers run critical workloads. It helps extend the hardware's functionality without needing additional rack space, making it a practical choice for dense computing environments.


Use Cases

The 68Y7484 IBM PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II is ideal for scenarios requiring increased PCIe slot capacity and higher throughput within IBM BladeCenter environments.

How It's Used:

  • Adding additional network interface cards to increase bandwidth
  • Installing storage controller cards to expand storage capabilities
  • Integrating specialized PCIe accelerator cards for compute-intensive tasks
  • Enhancing blade server configurations to support advanced virtualization
  • Upgrading existing BladeCenter setups to accommodate new hardware requirements

Deploying this expansion blade allows IT teams to customize and scale BladeCenter systems efficiently, ensuring adaptability to evolving business and technology needs.


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68Y7484 IBM PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II for BladeCenter
68Y7484 IBM PCI Express Gen2 Expansion Blade II for BladeCenter
$1,960.04