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| Product Overview |
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The IBM 2-Ports Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Adapter for Flex System FC3172 provides reliable high-speed SAN connections, fitting neatly into IBM's Flex System chassis. It facilitates smooth data transfers between servers and storage, ensuring enterprise workloads run without storage delays or interruptions. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 69Y1941 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Mezzanine card (IBM Flex System) |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Description |
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This 2-Ports Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Adapter is built for integrating fast and stable storage area network (SAN) connections within IBM Flex System environments. Often found in data centers requiring efficient data transfer, it enables servers to connect seamlessly to Fibre Channel storage arrays. Designed with enterprise workloads in mind, it benefits IT professionals who need dependable SAN access for virtualized or database-heavy applications. Key Features
This adapter is commonly deployed in server setups where reliable SAN connectivity is critical, such as virtualization hosts or transactional databases. It helps maintain consistent data flow and reduces bottlenecks in storage access, making it a practical choice in many enterprise IT environments. |