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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 73Y9518
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 12.00lb
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Overview
The IBM GX++ 12X Channel 2-Port DDR HCA Adapter (part number 73Y9518) is a high-performance host channel adapter designed for mission critical server environments. Engineered to deliver low latency and high bandwidth, this adapter enables seamless connectivity between the system bus and DDR memory modules, supporting demanding workloads such as database transactions, virtualization, and large scale analytics. Its compact 2-port design fits easily into standard server chassis, providing reliable, scalable I/O without compromising on power efficiency.
Key Features
- Dual DDR channels for simultaneous data streams
- 12X channel architecture for increased throughput
- Hot-plug capability for maintenance without system downtime
- Advanced error detection and correction (EDAC) for data integrity
- Optimized firmware for IBM Power Systems compatibility
- Low power consumption with efficient thermal design
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 73Y9518
- Interface: 12X channel, 2-port DDR HCA
- Supported Memory Type: DDR (registered and unregistered)
- Data Rate: up to 800 MT/s per channel
- Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s aggregate
- Form Factor: Standard PCIe 2.0 x8 form factor
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 85 deg C
- Power Requirement: 15 W typical
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS
Applications
- Enterprise database servers requiring high I/O performance
- Virtualization platforms with multiple VMs per host
- High performance computing (HPC) clusters
- Financial trading systems where low latency is critical
- Data analytics and big data processing nodes
- Mission critical workloads in telecommunications and cloud services