Name: Blade PCI Express Gen II Expansion
Brand: IBM
Price: 869.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 68Y7498 Blade PCI Express Gen II Expansion

The IBM Blade PCI Express Gen II Expansion (part number 68Y7498) is a high-performance adapter designed to extend the capabilities of IBM BladeCenter systems. It provides a reliable, low-latency pathway for adding additional I/O resources such as net... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 68Y7498
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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The IBM Blade PCI Express Gen II Expansion (part number 68Y7498) is a high-performance adapter designed to extend the capabilities of IBM BladeCenter systems. It provides a reliable, low-latency pathway for adding additional I/O resources such as network cards, storage controllers, or accelerator modules. Built to IBM quality standards, this expansion card fits seamlessly into the BladeCenter chassis and delivers the speed and flexibility required for demanding virtualized and cloud workloads.

Key Features

PCI Express Gen II interface with 5 GT/s bandwidth per lane
Supports x4, x8 and x16 lane configurations for scalable performance
Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime upgrades and maintenance
Full compatibility with IBM BladeCenter H, HT and HX models
Low power consumption with optimized power management features
Robust mechanical design for high vibration and thermal resilience

Technical Specifications

Form factor: Low-profile PCI Express card
Connector type: Standard PCIe Gen II edge connector
Maximum data rate: 20 Gbps (x4), 40 Gbps (x8), 80 Gbps (x16)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Power draw: 25 Watts typical, 45 Watts maximum
Supported operating systems: IBM AIX, Linux, Windows Server

Applications

Enterprise virtualization platforms that need additional network or storage bandwidth
High-performance computing clusters requiring fast interconnects
Data center consolidation projects where blade density and I/O flexibility are critical
Cloud service providers expanding capacity without adding new chassis
Mission-critical workloads that demand reliable, hot-pluggable expansion options

By integrating the IBM Blade PCI Express Gen II Expansion into your BladeCenter environment, you gain the ability to scale resources quickly, improve overall system throughput, and maintain the high availability standards expected in modern data centers.