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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46M6142
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Emulex 8 Gigabit FC CIOV Dual-Port adapter (part number 46M6142) delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for mission critical storage environments. Designed to fit seamlessly into standard PCIe slots, this dual-port card provides reliable, low-latency data transfers at up to 8 Gbps per port, making it ideal for virtualization, database clustering and large scale backup solutions.
Key Features
- Dual 8 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports for redundant paths and load balancing
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization
- Support for both point-to-point and switched fabric topologies
- Advanced error detection and correction to maintain data integrity
- Hot-plug capability reduces downtime during maintenance or upgrades
- Compatible with major operating systems including Windows Server, Linux and VMware ESXi
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 46M6142
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Port Type: Dual Fibre Channel (8 Gbps per port)
- Connector: LC duplex
- Supported Protocols: FC-SCSI, FCoE, NVMe over Fabrics
- Power Consumption: Typical 12 watts
- Form Factor: Low profile full height
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS
Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage networking
- Virtualized server farms where low latency and high throughput are critical
- Backup and disaster recovery systems that demand reliable redundant paths
- High performance computing clusters with intensive I/O workloads
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
This IBM Emulex dual-port Fibre Channel adapter combines robust build quality with cutting edge connectivity, helping organizations maximize storage efficiency while simplifying management and reducing operational costs.