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- In Stock: 42
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 42D0503
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Qlogic 8GB FC Single-port Sanblade PCI-E Hba (part number 42D0503) delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for blade servers and storage arrays. Designed for demanding data centre environments, this single-port host bus adapter provides reliable, low-latency access to SAN resources, enabling faster data transfers and improved application responsiveness.
Key Features
- 8Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for rapid data movement
- Single-port design optimized for Sanblade blade server platforms
- PCI-Express x8 interface for maximum bus bandwidth
- Support for native, FCoE and NPIV modes
- Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
- Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime maintenance
- Low power consumption to reduce overall data centre energy costs
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 42D0503
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Interface: PCI-Express 2.0 x8
- Port Type: Single-port Fibre Channel
- Data Rate: 8Gbps (8 gigabits per second)
- Supported Protocols: FC-SCSI, FCoE, NPIV
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg Celsius
- Dimensions: Standard Sanblade form factor
- Power: 15 watts typical
Applications
The Qlogic 8GB FC Hba is ideal for:
- Enterprise virtualization hosts that require high-speed storage access
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Backup and recovery appliances needing fast data throughput
- High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
- Converged infrastructure solutions that integrate compute and storage
By integrating this IBM Qlogic Hba into your blade server environment, you gain a robust, scalable connection to your storage area network, ensuring your critical workloads run smoothly and efficiently.