IBM 1462 Qlogic 8GB Fibre Channel Expansion Card

Overview

The IBM Qlogic 8GB Fibre Channel Expansion Card (model 1462) delivers high-performance, reliable connectivity for enterprise storage networks. Designed for IBM servers and compatible platforms, this card enables fast data transfers over Fibre Channel SANs, supporting mission critical applications that demand low latency and high throughput.

Key Features

• 8GB DDR memory buffer for efficient data handling and reduced packet loss
• Supports 4Gb/s and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for flexible deployment
• Dual port design provides redundancy and load balancing
• Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• PCI Express x8 interface ensures maximum bandwidth to the host system
• Advanced error detection and correction to maintain data integrity

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 1462
• Form Factor: PCI Express x8, full height, half length
• Memory: 8GB DDR SDRAM
• Fibre Channel Speeds: 4Gb/s and 8Gb/s
• Port Count: 2 x Fibre Channel
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Power Consumption: 12W typical
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012 and later, Linux distributions with appropriate drivers

Typical Applications

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage area networks
• Virtualization hosts that need fast access to shared storage
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions with large data volumes
• High performance computing clusters that rely on low latency I/O
• Database servers that demand consistent, high-throughput connectivity

By integrating the IBM Qlogic 8GB Fibre Channel Expansion Card into your infrastructure, you gain scalable bandwidth, robust reliability, and the flexibility to grow your storage environment without compromising performance.