IBM 81Y1654 Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ether

IBM 81Y1654 Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ether
IBM 81Y1654 Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ether
The IBM Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (part number 81Y1654) delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for mission critical data center environments. Designed for IBM Power and System x servers, this adapter provides two independen... Read More
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$11.95
  • In Stock: 1
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 81Y1654
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (part number 81Y1654) delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for mission critical data center environments. Designed for IBM Power and System x servers, this adapter provides two independent 10 GbE ports that support both copper and fiber optic cabling, enabling flexible network architectures and redundancy without sacrificing performance.

Key Features

  • Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for increased bandwidth and failover capability
  • Support for both RJ45 (10GBASE-T) and SFP+ (10GBASE-SR/LR) transceivers
  • Full offload of TCP/IP processing to reduce CPU utilization
  • Advanced flow control and congestion management for stable data transfer
  • Compatible with IBM Power Systems, System x, and select third-party servers
  • PCIe Gen3 x8 interface for optimal throughput and low latency
  • Hot-plug capable for minimal disruption during upgrades or maintenance

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 81Y1654
  • Form factor: PCIe Gen3 x8, low-profile bracket
  • Port type: Dual 10GbE (RJ45 and/or SFP+)
  • Maximum data rate: 20 Gbps aggregate
  • Supported standards: IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3ap, 802.3az
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power consumption: typical 12 watts
  • Supported operating systems: AIX, Linux, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server

Typical Applications

  • High-performance computing clusters that require fast inter-node communication
  • Virtualization hosts with multiple virtual machines demanding consistent bandwidth
  • Data analytics platforms processing large data sets in real time
  • Storage area networks (SAN) that need reliable, low-latency connectivity
  • Enterprise cloud deployments where redundancy and scalability are essential
  • Financial trading systems that depend on ultra-low latency network links

By integrating the IBM Brocade Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter into your infrastructure, you gain the ability to scale network capacity, improve application responsiveness, and maintain high availability, all while reducing the load on your server CPUs.