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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 81Y5398
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Dual Port 10GB Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (part number 81Y5398) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for mission critical servers and storage systems. Designed with two independent 10GbE ports, this adapter provides redundancy, load balancing, and the bandwidth needed to support demanding virtualized environments, database clusters, and high-speed data transfers.
Key Features
- Dual independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for simultaneous traffic streams
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures maximum throughput with minimal CPU overhead
- Support for IEEE 802.3ae standards and full duplex operation
- Advanced offload capabilities including checksum, TCP segmentation and large receive offload
- Hot-plug ready for seamless installation without system downtime
- Energy efficient design reduces power consumption while maintaining performance
Technical Specifications
- Model: 81Y5398
- Form factor: Low profile PCIe card
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Port type: RJ45 (10GBASE-T) with auto-negotiate support for 1GbE and 10GbE speeds
- Maximum data rate: 20 Gbps aggregate (2 × 10 Gbps)
- Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2016/2019, Linux distributions with kernel 3.10 or later, VMware ESXi 6.5+
- Offload features: Checksum offload, TCP segmentation offload, Large receive offload
- Power consumption: Typical 7 watts
Applications
- Virtualization hosts requiring high bandwidth and low latency for VM traffic
- Database servers that need fast replication and backup links
- High-performance computing clusters with intensive data exchange needs
- Enterprise storage arrays needing reliable, high-speed network connectivity
- Financial trading platforms where microsecond response times are critical
- Media production workflows that involve large file transfers and real-time streaming
This IBM Dual Port 10GB Ethernet Adapter combines robust performance with flexible deployment options, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to future-proof their network infrastructure.