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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 00Y5618
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
- Dimensions: 6.57in x 2.72in x 0.67in
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Overview
The IBM Qlogic 10Gb Virtual Fabric Advanced CNA for BladeCenter (part number 00Y5618) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for blade server environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM BladeCenter chassis, this converged network adapter combines Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities into a single, compact form factor. It enables data centers to consolidate networking and storage traffic, reduce cabling complexity, and improve overall resource utilization while supporting virtualized workloads and cloud applications.
Key Features
- 10Gb Ethernet and FCoE support in a single adapter
- Virtual Fabric technology for isolated traffic domains
- Hardware offload for TCP/IP, iSCSI and FCoE to reduce CPU load
- Hot-plug and hot-swap capability for non-disruptive maintenance
- Advanced error detection and correction for reliable data transfer
- Compatibility with IBM BladeCenter and standard PCIe slots
- Support for multiple virtual machines and multi-tenant environments
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: BladeCenter mezzanine card
- Interface: PCIe Gen2 x8
- Data rate: 10 Gbps per port
- Ports: 2 x 10Gb SFP+
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI, RoCE
- Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
- Power consumption: typical 12 W
- Management: IBM Systems Director, Qlogic CLI and web GUI
Applications
This advanced CNA is ideal for:
- High-performance computing clusters that require fast inter-node communication
- Virtualized server farms where multiple VMs share a single physical adapter
- Enterprise storage networks using FCoE to connect to SAN arrays
- Cloud infrastructure platforms that need scalable bandwidth and low latency
- Data center consolidation projects aiming to reduce cabling and improve energy efficiency
By delivering unified networking and storage connectivity, the IBM Qlogic 10Gb Virtual Fabric Advanced CNA helps organizations streamline operations, lower total cost of ownership, and prepare their BladeCenter environments for future growth.