IBM 46C9280 Emulex BladeCenter HS23 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter

IBM 46C9280 Emulex BladeCenter HS23 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter
IBM 46C9280 Emulex BladeCenter HS23 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter
The IBM Emulex BladeCenter HS23 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter (part number 46C9280) delivers high-performance Ethernet connectivity for blade server environments. Designed for the IBM BladeCenter platform, this adapter enables multiple virtual fabrics... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46C9280
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb

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Overview

The IBM Emulex BladeCenter HS23 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter (part number 46C9280) delivers high-performance Ethernet connectivity for blade server environments. Designed for the IBM BladeCenter platform, this adapter enables multiple virtual fabrics to share a single physical port, simplifying network design while maintaining isolation and security between workloads.

Key Features

  • Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single PCIe card
  • Virtual Fabric technology allows up to eight independent virtual LANs per adapter
  • Supports iSCSI, FCoE and standard TCP/IP traffic without additional hardware
  • Low latency and high throughput for demanding data center applications
  • Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime upgrades in blade chassis
  • Comprehensive management via IBM Systems Director or Emulex OneCommand tools

Technical Specifications

  • Form factor: Half-height, full-length PCIe 2.0 x8 card
  • Interface: Two RJ45 connectors supporting 10GbE (802.3ae)
  • Supported protocols: Ethernet, iSCSI, FCoE, RDMA over Converged Ethernet
  • Maximum bandwidth: 20 Gbps aggregate per adapter
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power consumption: Typical 12 Watts
  • Compatibility: IBM BladeCenter c-Class and e-Class chassis, supported by AIX, Linux, Windows Server

Applications

The HS23 adapter is ideal for virtualized data centers, cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing clusters, and storage area networks that require fast, reliable Ethernet connectivity. Its virtual fabric capability makes it a perfect fit for multi-tenant environments where traffic separation is critical, as well as for consolidating network resources in space-constrained blade installations.