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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 94Y5166
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 94Y5166 is a reliable 2-Port 1GB PCIe Ethernet Network Adapter designed for high-performance server and workstation environments. It provides dual independent Gigabit Ethernet connections on a single PCI Express x1 slot, enabling flexible network configurations, load balancing, and failover capabilities. This adapter is built to meet the demanding throughput and uptime requirements of modern data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-speed storage networks.
Key Features
- Two independent 1Gbps Ethernet ports for redundancy or increased bandwidth
- PCI Express x1 interface with backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 slots
- Supports full duplex operation for optimal data transfer efficiency
- Hardware offload for TCP checksum, UDP checksum and Large Send Offload (LSO)
- Plug and play driver support for major operating systems including Windows Server, Linux and VMware ESXi
- Low power consumption and compact form factor for space-constrained servers
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 94Y5166
- Interface: PCI Express x1, 5 GT/s
- Ports: 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Rate: 1 Gbps per port (full duplex)
- Supported Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
- Power Consumption: Typical 4.5 W
- Dimensions: Standard low profile bracket
Typical Applications
- Server clustering and high availability configurations
- Virtualization hosts requiring multiple network segments
- Storage area networks (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS) devices
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems
- High-throughput data acquisition and processing platforms
- Edge computing appliances that need robust Ethernet connectivity
With its dual port design and proven IBM engineering, the 94Y5166 adapter delivers the performance and reliability needed to keep critical workloads connected and running smoothly.