IBM 00E3496 2-Port 16GB PCIe2 FC Adapter

IBM 00E3496 2-Port 16GB PCIe2 FC Adapter
IBM 00E3496 2-Port 16GB PCIe2 FC Adapter
The IBM 00E3496 2-Port 16GB PCIe2 FC Adapter delivers high-performance fibre channel connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed for reliability and low latency, this adapter enables seamless integration of up to 16GB of FC bandw... Read More
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$36.95
  • In Stock: 176
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 00E3496
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM 00E3496 2-Port 16GB PCIe2 FC Adapter delivers high-performance fibre channel connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed for reliability and low latency, this adapter enables seamless integration of up to 16GB of FC bandwidth per port, supporting demanding virtualization, database, and backup workloads. Its PCIe2 interface ensures fast data transfer while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of IBM and third-party server platforms.

Key Features

  • Dual 16GB FC ports for redundant or aggregated connections
  • PCIe2 x8 interface for high throughput and low CPU overhead
  • Support for FC-SCSI, FC-FCoE, and NV-Me over Fabrics
  • Hot-plug capability for minimal downtime during upgrades
  • Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
  • Compatible with IBM Power Systems, System x, and select x86 servers

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 00E3496
  • Form Factor: Full height, half length PCIe card
  • Interface: PCIe2 x8
  • Port Type: 2 x 16GB Fibre Channel (FC) ports
  • Supported FC Speeds: 1Gb, 2Gb, 4Gb, 8Gb, 16Gb
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption: Typical 12W, Maximum 18W
  • Supported Operating Systems: AIX, Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
  • Management: IBM Systems Director, CLI, and SNMP

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centre storage networking
  • High-performance computing clusters
  • Virtual machine host servers requiring fast shared storage
  • Database servers with high I/O demand
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Converged infrastructure environments using FC over Ethernet