IBM 98Y4902 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

IBM 98Y4902 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
IBM 98Y4902 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
The IBM 98Y4902 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers enterprise class connectivity for high-performance storage networks. Designed for mission critical servers, this adapter provides reliable, low-latency data transfer over a singl... Read More
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$49.95
  • In Stock: 3
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 98Y4902
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 98Y4902 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivers enterprise class connectivity for high-performance storage networks. Designed for mission critical servers, this adapter provides reliable, low-latency data transfer over a single-wide (SW) fibre channel fabric, enabling seamless integration with SAN environments.

Key Features

  • Eight independent 8GB/s ports for massive parallel I/O throughput
  • Support for Fibre Channel protocols up to 8Gb/s per port
  • Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
  • Low CPU overhead with off-load capabilities for SCSI processing
  • Hot-plug compatible for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
  • Integrated diagnostics and management via IBM Systems Director

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 98Y4902
  • Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
  • Port Count: 8
  • Port Speed: 8GB/s (8Gb/s per port)
  • Supported Fibre Channel Standards: FC-S, FC-F, FC-NL, FC-E
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption: Typical 45W, Max 55W
  • Dimensions: 1U rack-mountable card
  • Compatibility: IBM Power Systems, IBM System x, and select third-party servers

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage access for databases and virtualization
  • Backup and recovery solutions that demand rapid data movement
  • High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O workloads
  • Financial trading platforms where low latency is critical
  • Media and entertainment workflows that involve large file transfers

With the IBM 8-Port 8GB/s SW Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, organizations can scale their storage infrastructure while maintaining optimal performance, reliability, and manageability.