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- In Stock: 54
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 41Y8526
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
IBM part number 41Y8526, also known as the Qlogic 4GB FC Expansion Card Cffv, delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for IBM servers and workstations. Designed to fit standard PCI-Express slots, this adapter provides reliable 4GB/s bandwidth, enabling fast data transfers and low latency for mission critical environments. Whether you are consolidating storage, building a virtualized infrastructure, or running high-throughput applications, this card offers the speed and stability needed to keep your operations running smoothly.
Key Features
- 4GB per second sustained throughput for demanding workloads
- Supports 8Gb Fibre Channel and 16Gb Fibre Channel modes
- PCI-Express 2.0 x8 interface for maximum host bandwidth
- Hot-plug capability for easy installation and maintenance
- Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
- Compatible with IBM Power and System x platforms
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 41Y8526
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Form factor: Full height, half length PCI-Express card
- Interface: PCI-Express 2.0 x8
- Fibre Channel speed: 8Gb/s and 16Gb/s selectable
- Memory: 4GB DDR memory for buffer management
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: Typical 12 watts
- Supported operating systems: AIX, Linux, Windows Server
Applications
This expansion card is ideal for a wide range of enterprise scenarios, including:
- Storage area networks (SAN) requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to shared storage
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Backup and recovery solutions that benefit from rapid data movement
- High performance computing clusters that depend on fast inter-node communication
By integrating the Qlogic 4GB FC Expansion Card Cffv into your IBM system, you gain a robust, scalable solution that enhances data throughput, improves application responsiveness, and supports the most demanding workloads.