IBM 8248-7998 Qlogic 4GB Fc Expsn Card

IBM 8248-7998 Qlogic 4GB Fc Expsn Card
IBM 8248-7998 Qlogic 4GB Fc Expsn Card
The IBM Qlogic 4GB FC Expansion Card (part number 8248-7998) delivers high-performance fibre channel connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed to fit standard PCIe slots, this card provides reliable 4Gbps data transfer rates, e... Read More
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  • In Stock: 1
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 8248-7998
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM Qlogic 4GB FC Expansion Card (part number 8248-7998) delivers high-performance fibre channel connectivity for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Designed to fit standard PCIe slots, this card provides reliable 4Gbps data transfer rates, enabling fast access to SAN resources while reducing latency in demanding workloads.

Key Features

  • Native 4Gbps fibre channel speed for high bandwidth applications
  • Supports up to four gigabyte of FC buffer memory for efficient data handling
  • PCIe x8 interface ensures low overhead and maximum throughput
  • Hot-plug capable design allows installation without system downtime
  • Broad compatibility with IBM Power systems and major server platforms
  • Advanced error detection and correction to maintain data integrity

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 8248-7998
  • Interface: PCIe x8, single slot
  • Fibre Channel Speed: 4Gbps (full duplex)
  • Buffer Memory: 4GB DDR SDRAM
  • Supported Protocols: FC-SCSI, FC-IP, FCoE
  • Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 55 deg Celsius
  • Power Consumption: typical 12W
  • Dimensions: standard low profile card

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centre storage consolidation and backup
  • High-performance computing clusters requiring fast SAN access
  • Virtualisation environments with heavy I/O demands
  • Database servers that need low latency and high throughput
  • Disaster recovery solutions that rely on reliable fibre channel links

This IBM Qlogic 4GB FC Expansion Card is an ideal choice for organisations seeking to enhance their storage networking capabilities while maintaining the stability and scalability expected from IBM hardware.