IBM 46M6138 BladeCenter Emulex 8GB Dual-Port Expansion Card

IBM 46M6138 BladeCenter Emulex 8GB Dual-Port Expansion Card
IBM 46M6138 BladeCenter Emulex 8GB Dual-Port Expansion Card
This IBM BladeCenter Emulex 8GB Dual-Port Expansion Card (part number 46M6138) delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeCenter servers. Designed for mission critical environments, the card provides two independent 8 Gbps ports, e... Read More
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  • In Stock: 84
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46M6138
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
This IBM BladeCenter Emulex 8GB Dual-Port Expansion Card (part number 46M6138) delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeCenter servers. Designed for mission critical environments, the card provides two independent 8 Gbps ports, enabling seamless storage area network (SAN) integration and redundant data paths. Its compact form factor fits directly into the BladeCenter chassis, maximizing space while delivering reliable, low-latency communication between servers and storage arrays.

Key Features

  • Dual 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for high bandwidth and redundancy
  • 8 GB DDR memory buffer to smooth data bursts and improve throughput
  • Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime maintenance
  • Supports IBM BladeCenter H, HT and XChassis platforms
  • Integrated error detection and correction to protect data integrity
  • Standard PCIe x8 interface for optimal compatibility

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 46M6138
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Form factor: BladeCenter expansion card
  • Interface: PCIe x8
  • Port type: Dual-port Fibre Channel
  • Port speed: 8 Gbps per port
  • Memory: 8 GB DDR
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power consumption: typical 30 watts
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS

Applications

  • Enterprise SAN deployments requiring high availability
  • Virtualization hosts that need fast storage access
  • Database servers with intensive I/O workloads
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • High-performance computing clusters that rely on low-latency storage
  • Any BladeCenter environment seeking to expand Fibre Channel connectivity without sacrificing space

This expansion card combines IBM reliability with Emulex performance, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand fast, dependable data movement across their BladeCenter infrastructure.