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- In Stock: 69
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 9848-AHB4
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 9848-AHB4 is a high-performance 32GB 4-Port Fibre Channel (FC) adapter designed for enterprise servers that require reliable, low-latency storage connectivity. Built to integrate seamlessly with IBM Power and x86 platforms, this adapter delivers robust data transfer rates and advanced error handling for mission-critical environments.
Key Features
- Four independent FC ports for parallel data paths and load balancing
- Supports 8Gb/s and 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds
- Integrated 32GB cache to accelerate read/write operations
- Hot-plug capable for zero-downtime maintenance
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Compatible with IBM Power Systems, IBM System x and select third-party servers
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 9848-AHB4
- Cache Size: 32GB DDR3
- Port Count: 4 FC ports
- Supported FC Speeds: 8Gb/s, 16Gb/s
- Interface: PCIe Gen3 x8
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption: Typical 25W
- Dimensions: Standard PCIe card form factor
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput SAN connectivity
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to shared storage
- Database servers with demanding I/O workloads
- Backup and disaster recovery appliances
- High performance computing clusters that rely on low latency storage links
By delivering four high-speed Fibre Channel connections and a sizable onboard cache, the IBM 9848-AHB4 helps organizations maximize storage performance while simplifying cabling and management. Its hot-plug capability ensures that upgrades or replacements can be performed without interrupting critical services, making it an ideal choice for businesses that cannot afford downtime.