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- In Stock: 12
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 94Y8550
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
- Dimensions: 9.06in x 5.83in x 1.34in
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IBM 10Gb Interposer Card for BladeCenter Hs23 (Model 94Y8550)
This high-performance interposer card is engineered to deliver reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in IBM BladeCenter Hs23 chassis. Designed with a compact footprint, it fits seamlessly into the blade slots and provides dual 10GbE ports for maximum bandwidth and redundancy.
Key Features
- Dual 10GbE copper interfaces supporting 4X10GBASE-T or 1X40GBASE-SR options
- Low power consumption with efficient silicon design
- Robust thermal management - integrated heat spreader and passive cooling
- Compliance with IEEE 802.3an for 10GbE over copper
- Easy plug-and-play installation with hot-swap capability
- Support for IBM BladeCenter Hs23 firmware updates via BMC integration
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.5 inches x 1.0 inch (approx.)
- Weight: 0.15 pounds
- Operating temperature: -40 to +85 degrees Celsius
- Power supply: 12V DC, 1A max per port
- Connector type: RJ45 copper, SFP+ optional for fiber upgrades
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, IP, TCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, QoS
Applications
- Data center blade servers requiring high-speed interconnects
- High performance computing clusters needing low latency networking
- Enterprise virtualization platforms that demand fast I/O throughput
- Storage area networks (SAN) where 10GbE links improve data access times
- Research and development labs with demanding bandwidth requirements
This interposer card enables you to scale your BladeCenter Hs23 infrastructure without sacrificing performance or reliability. Its plug-in simplicity, combined with IBM's proven build quality, makes it an essential upgrade for any modern enterprise network.