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IBM 49Y4237 Bladecenter Qlogic 4Gb PCI-E Fiber Channel Expansion Card
Adds 4 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity to an IBM BladeCenter via a CIOv PCI-Express slot
- QLogic 4 Gb Fibre Channel expansion for BladeCenter CIOv slot
- 4 Gb throughput supports high-speed storage networking
- PCI-Express interface integrates directly with blade server I/O
- IBM part 49Y4237 ensures BladeCenter compatibility
IBM 49Y4237 Bladecenter Qlogic 4Gb PCI-E Fiber
This Qlogic 4Gb PCI-E Fiber Channel Expansion Card (Ciov) is designed for IBM Bladecenter systems. It provides fibre channel connectivity through a PCI Express interface within the Bladecenter chassis. The module carries part number 49Y4237 and is manufactured by IBM.
Bladecenter administrators adding fibre channel
Buyers who need a different interface standard or a higher port count should look at other modules. This card fits only the Bladecenter form factor and is not compatible with standard PCIe slots found in rack or tower servers. Environments requiring speeds beyond 4Gb must select a different expansion card.
Highlights
- QLogic 4 Gb Fibre Channel expansion for BladeCenter CIOv slot
- 4 Gb throughput supports high-speed storage networking
- PCI-Express interface integrates directly with blade server I/O
- IBM part 49Y4237 ensures BladeCenter compatibility
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Which IBM BladeCenter expansion card variant matches part number 49Y4237?
The card with part number 49Y4237 is a QLogic 4Gb PCI-E Fibre Channel expansion card designed for the CIOv slot in IBM BladeCenter chassis.
What does the 4 Gb Fibre Channel speed deliver inside a BladeCenter server?
It provides up to 4 Gbps of dedicated storage bandwidth per port for connecting the blade to a SAN through the chassis midplane.
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