IBM
IBM 46M6138 8Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for BladeCenter
Provides dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeCenter CIOv slots
- 8 Gb/s dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeCenter servers
- CIOv form factor fits directly into BladeCenter chassis slots
- Emulex controller delivers reliable storage networking performance
- Lightweight 5.1 unit design simplifies blade installation and handling
Dual-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Card
The IBM 46M6138 adds two 8Gb Fibre Channel ports to a BladeCenter chassis through a CIOv slot. It is built for environments that need dedicated storage connectivity inside the blade enclosure.
BladeCenter storage expansion
Suits administrators extending FC capacity on supported BladeCenter systems. Not for servers lacking a CIOv slot or for networks that require Ethernet or InfiniBand interfaces.
Highlights
- 8 Gb/s dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity for BladeCenter servers
- CIOv form factor fits directly into BladeCenter chassis slots
- Emulex controller delivers reliable storage networking performance
- Lightweight 5.1 unit design simplifies blade installation and handling
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does this 46M6138 expansion card fit my existing BladeCenter chassis?
The card is built for the CIOv slot in IBM BladeCenter chassis, so it installs directly without an extra adapter.
Can I connect the card to my 4 Gb fabric using the same cables?
Yes, the 8 Gb ports auto-negotiate down to 4 Gb and work with standard LC fibre cables you already have.
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