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- In Stock: 91
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 42D0516
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM QLogic Dual Port 8GB FC Host Bus Adapter, model 42D0516, delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed for mission critical environments, this adapter provides reliable, low-latency data transfers over 8Gb/s links, enabling seamless integration with SAN fabrics and supporting virtualization workloads.
Key Features
- Dual port architecture for redundant paths and load balancing
- Supports native 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds
- Full offload of SCSI processing to reduce CPU utilization
- Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
- Compatible with IBM Power Systems, x86 servers and major operating systems
- Plug-in PCIe 3.0 form factor for easy installation
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 42D0516
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Port Type: Dual FC ports (SFP+)
- Maximum Bandwidth: 8Gb/s per port
- Host Bus Adapter Type: QLogic Series
- Supported Protocols: FCP, FCoE, iSCSI (via firmware)
- Operating System Support: AIX, Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
- Power Consumption: Typical 12W
- Dimensions: Standard low-profile PCIe card
Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high availability storage connectivity
- Virtualized environments with heavy I/O workloads
- Database servers, backup and recovery systems, and media streaming platforms
- High-performance computing clusters that need fast, reliable SAN access
- Disaster recovery sites where redundant paths are essential
This IBM QLogic Dual Port 8GB FC Host Bus Adapter combines robust performance with flexible deployment options, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to maximize storage efficiency and ensure uninterrupted data flow.