Name: System z10 4-Port FICON Express8 10km Mother Card
Brand: IBM
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IBM 45D0176 System z10 4-Port FICON Express8 10km Mother Card

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 45D0176
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Overview

The IBM System z10 4-Port FICON Express8 10km Mother Card (part number 45D0176) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for mainframe environments that require reliable fibre channel over long distances. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the System z10 family, this mother card supports up to four independent FICON channels, each capable of reaching 10 kilometers without compromising data integrity.

Key Features

Four independent FICON ports for parallel data paths
Express8 technology provides up to 16 Gbps per port
Extended reach of up to 10km using standard single-mode fibre
Hot-swap capable for minimal downtime during maintenance
Full compatibility with IBM System z10 and later models
Built-in error detection and correction for mission critical workloads

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 45D0176
Interface: PCIe x8 form factor
Port Count: 4 FICON ports
Maximum Data Rate: 16 Gbps per port (Express8)
Cable Type: Single-mode fibre, LC connectors
Supported Distance: Up to 10 km (approx. 6.2 miles)
Power Consumption: Typical 30 W, maximum 45 W
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: Standard low-profile PCIe card size

Typical Applications

High volume transaction processing in banking and finance
Large scale ERP systems requiring fast data access
Disaster recovery sites linked over long fibre runs
Data warehousing environments with demanding I/O throughput
Telecommunications switching platforms that depend on reliable mainframe connectivity

This mother card enables organizations to extend their mainframe storage networks across campus or metropolitan areas while maintaining the speed and reliability expected from IBM infrastructure. By leveraging four high-speed FICON channels, businesses can achieve greater parallelism, reduce bottlenecks, and support growth without costly hardware upgrades.