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00Y5632 IBM 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Expansion Adapter SAN

SKU:
00Y5632
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed data transfer
  • PCIe interface for seamless integration with IBM servers
  • Supports up to 4Gbps full-duplex data rate per port
  • Reliable hardware designed for storage area networks (SAN)
In stock

$184.00

Product Overview

The IBM QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Adapter adds dependable high-speed SAN connectivity to IBM servers, fitting well in environments where fast and reliable storage communication is essential. It balances performance and compatibility, making it a practical choice for enterprise storage networks.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 00Y5632
Alternate Part Number 00Y5632-12-CT

Connectivity & Physical

Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

The IBM QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Adapter provides robust and fast connectivity for enterprise storage solutions. Built for IBM server environments, this adapter enhances SAN performance with its high bandwidth and low latency design.

Often found in data centers and storage-intensive operations, it delivers reliable and consistent data transfer for applications requiring rapid access to storage resources. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its ease of deployment and compatibility within IBM infrastructures.

Key Features

  • Delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds supporting demanding SAN workloads
  • Features PCIe interface for improved throughput and compatibility
  • Supports multiple operating systems common in enterprise environments
  • Includes advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
  • Designed to optimize performance in clustered and virtualized setups

This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where reliable storage access is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient SAN operations, enabling smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays.

Its presence helps reduce bottlenecks and supports the high availability requirements of mission-critical applications.


Use Cases

The IBM 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Expansion Adapter is ideal for enterprise IT environments requiring robust and low-latency SAN connectivity. It supports data centers and server clusters that handle intensive storage workloads, especially where IBM server platforms are deployed and high throughput is critical.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting virtualization hosts in data centers to shared SAN storage for optimized VM performance.
  • Integrating IBM rack servers into existing enterprise SAN fabrics for streamlined storage access.
  • Supporting database servers with high I/O demands in financial institutions for transaction consistency.
  • Enhancing storage clusters in media production environments where large file transfers are frequent.
  • Deploying in remote office servers to maintain reliable backup and archiving workflows over SAN.

This adapter ensures operational efficiency by enabling scalable SAN connectivity that meets the bandwidth and reliability needs of demanding workloads, helping organizations maintain consistent data flow and storage access across their IT infrastructure.


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00Y5632 IBM 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Expansion Adapter SAN
00Y5632 IBM 8Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Expansion Adapter SAN
$184.00