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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 01FT703
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 01FT703 2-Port 32GB PCIe3 Fiber Adapter EN1B is a high-performance storage interface designed for demanding data centre environments. This dual-port adapter delivers up to 32GB of raw bandwidth over PCI Express 3.0, enabling fast, reliable access to Fibre Channel storage arrays. Built to IBM standards, the adapter integrates seamlessly with IBM servers and supports a wide range of operating systems, making it an ideal choice for virtualization, database, and high-throughput applications.
Key Features
- Two independent Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and load balancing
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides up to 8GB per second per port
- Supports 8Gb and 16Gb Fibre Channel speeds
- Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime maintenance
- Compatible with IBM Power Systems and x86 platforms
- Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
- Low latency design optimised for mission critical workloads
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 01FT703
- Form factor: Low profile PCIe card
- PCIe Generation: 3.0
- Lane width: x8
- Maximum bandwidth: 8GB per second per port
- Fibre Channel speeds: 8Gb/s, 16Gb/s
- Connector type: LC duplex
- Power consumption: 12W typical
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
- Supported OS: AIX, Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
Applications
The 2-Port 32GB PCIe3 Fiber Adapter is suited for a variety of high-performance scenarios, including:
- Virtualisation hosts that require fast shared storage access
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Backup and recovery appliances needing reliable high-speed connectivity
- High-performance computing clusters with demanding I/O workloads
- Enterprise storage networks that demand redundancy and load balancing
By delivering robust bandwidth, dual-port redundancy, and seamless integration with IBM infrastructure, the 01FT703 adapter helps organisations maximise storage performance while maintaining high availability and data integrity.