Name: Emulex 16GB FC Single Port HBA for System X
Brand: IBM
Price: 1438.95 USD
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IBM 81Y1655 Emulex 16GB FC Single Port HBA for System X

The IBM Emulex 16GB FC Single Port HBA (model 81Y1655) is a high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for demanding data centre environments. Engineered to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity, this adapter enables System X serve... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 81Y1655
Condition: New
Weight: 1.00lb
Dimensions: 6.61in x 2.72in x 0.98in

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Description

Overview
The IBM Emulex 16GB FC Single Port HBA (model 81Y1655) is a high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for demanding data centre environments. Engineered to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity, this adapter enables System X servers to access storage arrays at 16Gbps per lane, ensuring fast data transfers and optimal throughput for mission critical applications.

Key Features

Single port 16Gb Fibre Channel interface for high speed SAN connectivity
16GB DDR4 cache memory to accelerate I/O operations and reduce latency
PCIe 3.0 x8 form factor for maximum bandwidth and compatibility with modern servers
Advanced error detection and correction mechanisms for data integrity
Support for multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows Server and VMware ESXi
Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 81Y1655
Manufacturer: IBM
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
Port Type: Single port Fibre Channel
Data Rate: 16Gbps per lane
Cache: 16GB DDR4
Form Factor: Low profile, half height
Power Consumption: Typical 12W
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Supported Protocols: FCP, FCoE, iSCSI (via firmware)

Applications
The Emulex 16GB FC HBA is ideal for a wide range of enterprise workloads, including:

Virtualisation environments that require fast storage access for multiple VMs
Database servers handling high transaction volumes
Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable, high-throughput connections
High performance computing clusters where low latency is critical
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems

By integrating this IBM Emulex adapter into System X, organisations can achieve faster data movement, improved application responsiveness, and a more resilient storage network.