Name: EXP3512 8GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Daughter Card
Brand: IBM
Price: 153.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 68Y8432 EXP3512 8GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Daughter Card

The IBM EXP3512 8GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Daughter Card (part number 68Y8432) delivers high-performance storage connectivity for IBM BladeCenter and compatible server platforms. Designed to fit seamlessly into a dedicated expansion slot, this daughter... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 68Y8432
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 4.00lb

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Description

Overview
The IBM EXP3512 8GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Daughter Card (part number 68Y8432) delivers high-performance storage connectivity for IBM BladeCenter and compatible server platforms. Designed to fit seamlessly into a dedicated expansion slot, this daughter card provides four independent 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, enabling fast, reliable data transfers to SAN environments. With 8GB of onboard cache, the card improves latency and throughput for mission-critical applications.

Key Features

Four 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports for simultaneous high-speed connections
8GB of high-density memory cache to accelerate I/O operations
Low profile design optimized for blade and rack servers
Supports IBM Virtual I/O Server and standard FC drivers
Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during maintenance
Built-in error detection and correction to ensure data integrity

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 68Y8432
Memory: 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
Interface: PCI Express x4, 32-bit
Port Type: Fibre Channel (FC) - 8Gbps per port
Connector Type: LC duplex
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Power Consumption: Max 30 watts
Dimensions: Fits standard 1U or 2U blade chassis

Applications
This daughter card is ideal for enterprises that require robust storage networking, including:

Database servers handling high transaction volumes
Virtualization hosts needing fast shared storage access
Backup and disaster recovery systems that rely on SAN bandwidth
High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and large file server deployments

By integrating the IBM EXP3512 8GB Fibre Channel 4-Port Daughter Card, organizations can achieve greater storage efficiency, lower latency, and scalable performance across a wide range of critical workloads.