IBM 90Y3550 Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 for BladeCenter

IBM 90Y3550 Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 for BladeCenter
IBM 90Y3550 Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 for BladeCenter
The IBM Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 (model 90Y3550) is a high-performance network interface designed specifically for BladeCenter environments. It delivers reliable 10 gigabit Ethernet connectivity while supporting virtual fabric technology... Read More
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$66.95
  • In Stock: 8
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 90Y3550
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 1.00lb
  • Dimensions: 1.00in x 1.00in x 1.00in
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Overview
The IBM Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 (model 90Y3550) is a high-performance network interface designed specifically for BladeCenter environments. It delivers reliable 10 gigabit Ethernet connectivity while supporting virtual fabric technology that isolates traffic for multiple virtual machines or workloads on a single physical adapter. This solution maximizes bandwidth utilization, reduces latency, and simplifies cabling in dense blade server configurations.

Key Features

  • 10GbE full duplex operation for fast data transfer
  • Virtual Fabric technology enables up to 16 isolated virtual fabrics per adapter
  • PCIe Gen2 x8 interface ensures high throughput and low CPU overhead
  • Hardware offload for TCP/IP, iSCSI and FCoE to improve application performance
  • Hot-plug and hot-swap capability for uninterrupted service in mission critical deployments
  • Integrated diagnostics and management via IBM Director and Emulex OneCommand tools

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 90Y3550
  • Form factor: BladeCenter mezzanine card
  • Interface: PCIe Gen2 x8
  • Data rate: 10 Gbps (10,000 Mbps) per port
  • Ports: 2 x RJ45 (10GbE) with auto-negotiation
  • Supported protocols: Ethernet, TCP/IP, iSCSI, FCoE
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power consumption: typical 12 watts
  • Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Typical Applications

  • High-performance computing clusters that require low latency interconnects
  • Virtualized data centers where multiple tenants share the same physical hardware
  • Storage area networks using iSCSI or FCoE for fast block storage access
  • Enterprise applications such as database servers, ERP, and CRM that demand high bandwidth
  • Cloud service providers looking to consolidate workloads while maintaining isolation and security

By integrating the IBM Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter 2 into your BladeCenter infrastructure, you gain scalable network performance, simplified management, and the flexibility to support diverse workloads on a single, compact platform.