Name: 95Y2394 IBM 4-Ports Fiber Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter for Flex System FC5054
Brand: IBM
SKU: 95Y2394
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
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Product Overview
The IBM 4-Ports Fibre Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter fits within IBM's Flex System FC5054 chassis to provide robust storage connectivity. It enables multiple high-speed Fibre Channel links, making it suitable for environments where rapid, reliable SAN connections are necessary. This adapter is an essential component for data centers focused on storage performance and virtualization support.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	95Y2394
Alternate Part Number	95Y2394-02-UK

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Mezzanine card (Flex System)
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This IBM 4-Ports Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is built to provide fast and reliable connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). It is commonly used in IBM Flex System FC5054 chassis environments where high bandwidth and efficient data transfer are essential. IT professionals and system administrators often find this HBA useful for enhancing storage access in virtualized data centers and enterprise-class workloads. Its compatibility with a wide range of storage protocols makes it a versatile choice for managing storage traffic. Key Features Four 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports offering fast data transmission Enables support for up to 256 virtual ports to simplify virtualization Advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms for stable operations Integrates seamlessly with IBM Flex System FC5054 chassis Optimized for low latency to improve storage response times This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where performance and reliability are critical. Its role is to bridge servers and storage efficiently, reducing bottlenecks and supporting demanding applications with intensive I/O needs. Whether managing virtualized servers or traditional workloads, this adapter delivers steady connectivity that helps maintain smooth storage operations.

Use Cases
The IBM 4-Ports Fibre Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity. It is ideal for IT environments leveraging virtualization and SAN infrastructure, where maximizing storage access performance and scalability within IBM Flex System chassis is critical. How It's Used: Connecting virtualized server environments in large-scale data centers to Fibre Channel storage arrays for optimized SAN performance. Supporting high-demand transactional workloads in financial services requiring consistent low-latency access to shared storage pools. Facilitating storage clustering in enterprise IT setups where multiple Flex System nodes require failover and load balancing capabilities. Enabling consolidation of storage traffic in cloud service provider infrastructures hosted on IBM Flex System platforms. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery solutions that depend on rapid data replication through high-speed Fibre Channel links. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing reliable, scalable storage connectivity tailored to complex virtualization and clustering demands. Its integration within the Flex System ecosystem supports sustained performance growth as storage and compute workloads evolve.

95Y2394 IBM 4-Ports Fiber Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter for Flex System FC5054

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