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- In Stock: 32
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 42C5300
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.60lb
- Dimensions: 20.50in x 7.50in x 4.50in
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Overview
The IBM Blade HT Interposer for GB Switch/bridge Bays (model 42C5300) is a high-performance interconnection component designed to link blade servers with IBM BladeCenter G5 and G6 switch or bridge modules. Engineered for reliability and low latency, this interposer provides a secure, hot-swap capable pathway for data and control signals, enabling seamless scalability in dense blade environments.
Key Features
- Hot-swap capable design for easy maintenance without system downtime
- Optimized signal integrity for high bandwidth applications
- Robust mechanical construction that meets IBM BladeCenter standards
- Compact form factor that fits within standard GB switch/bridge bays
- Compatible with both G5 and G6 BladeCenter architectures
Technical Specifications
- Model number: 42C5300
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Interface: Blade HT (high-throughput) connector
- Supported blade server families: IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS23, HS24, and compatible models
- Maximum data rate: up to 10 Gbps per channel
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: less than 5 watts per interposer
- Dimensions: conforms to standard GB switch/bridge bay dimensions
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high density blade server deployments
- Virtualization platforms that need fast, reliable inter-blade communication
- High-performance computing clusters where low latency is critical
- Scalable cloud infrastructure that benefits from hot-swap capability
- Mission-critical workloads that demand continuous availability and easy serviceability
By integrating the IBM Blade HT Interposer for GB Switch/bridge Bays into your BladeCenter environment, you gain a dependable link that supports rapid growth, simplifies maintenance, and maximizes the performance potential of your blade infrastructure.