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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46K4569
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Gx Dual Port Rio-2 I/O (model 46K4569) is a high-performance, low-latency adapter designed to deliver reliable, concurrent data streams for mission critical environments. Built on IBM’s proven Rio-2 architecture, this dual-port card provides seamless connectivity between host systems and external devices while maximizing throughput and minimizing CPU overhead.
Key Features
- Dual independent ports enable simultaneous I/O operations without contention
- High bandwidth support up to 10 Gbps per port for fast data transfer
- Advanced error detection and correction mechanisms ensure data integrity
- Plug-and-play PCIe Gen3 x8 form factor simplifies installation
- Configurable interrupt handling optimizes system performance under heavy loads
- Low power consumption design reduces overall energy costs
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model/Part Number: 46K4569
- Interface: PCI Express Gen3 x8
- Port Type: Dual RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T)
- Maximum Throughput: 10 Gbps per port
- Supported Operating Systems: AIX, Linux, Windows Server 2012 and later
- Temperature Range: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius operating
- Power Consumption: Typical 12 Watts
- Dimensions: Standard full-height, half-length PCIe card
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring redundant network paths for high availability
- High performance computing clusters where low latency I/O is critical
- Financial trading platforms that demand real-time data delivery
- Telecommunications equipment providing dual link aggregation and failover
- Virtualization hosts needing separate management and production traffic channels
The IBM Gx Dual Port Rio-2 I/O delivers the speed, reliability and flexibility needed to keep modern workloads running smoothly. Its dual-port design offers built-in redundancy, while the advanced feature set reduces system overhead and simplifies network architecture, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand uninterrupted performance.