The IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card, model number 46K6818, is a high-performance networking card designed for IBM Power Systems servers. This card is specifically designed to improve server performance and reduce network bottlenecks by providing two 10GB Ethernet ports. In this article, we will take a closer look at the IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card, and explore its features and benefits.
10GB 2 Ports Integrated Virtual Ethernet CardThe 46K6818 IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card is a high-performance network adapter designed for IBM Power Systems servers. This card provides two 10GB Ethernet ports, which can be used for a variety of networking applications, including high-speed data transfer, clustering, and virtualization.
The card is specifically designed to improve server performance by offloading network processing tasks from the server's CPU to the card's hardware. This reduces the workload on the CPU, freeing up system resources for other tasks.
Features and BenefitsThe 46K6818 IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card offers a number of features and benefits, including:
High-speed networking: The card provides two 10GB Ethernet ports, which can deliver up to 20Gbps of data transfer rate, allowing for high-speed data transfer between servers and other network devices.
Offload Processing: The card offloads network processing tasks from the server's CPU to its own hardware, freeing up system resources for other tasks. This helps improve server performance and reduces the risk of network bottlenecks.
Virtualization support: The card supports IBM PowerVM virtualization technology, allowing multiple virtual servers to share a single physical network adapter. This helps reduce the number of network adapters required and can lower network infrastructure costs.
Flexible Configuration: The card offers flexible configuration options, including the ability to assign multiple virtual adapters to a single physical port, and the ability to configure the card for either Integrated Virtual Ethernet (IVE) or Host Ethernet Adapter (HEA) mode.
Easy to manage: The card is easy to manage using IBM's Systems Director management software, which provides a centralized management console for monitoring and configuring the card.
Compatibility: The card is fully compatible with IBM Power Systems servers and is supported by a range of operating systems, including IBM AIX, IBM i, and Linux.
DesignThe 46K6818 IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card is designed to fit into a standard PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot. The card measures 6.6 inches in length and 2.7 inches in height. The card features two RJ45 Ethernet ports and requires a minimum of 10GB Ethernet cabling for optimal performance.
The IBM 10GB Dual Port IVE/HEA SR 1830 Integrated Virtual Ethernet Card is a high-performance network adapter designed for IBM Power Systems servers. The card provides two 10GB Ethernet ports, offloads network processing tasks from the server's CPU, supports virtualization technology, and is easy to manage using IBM's Systems Director management software.
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 46K6818
- Product Type: Network Adapter
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
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