Description
Overview of the 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 Network Card
The 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 network card is a high-performance Ethernet card that is designed for data center applications that require low latency and high bandwidth connectivity. The network card is based on the Intel Ethernet Controller X520, which is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller that supports both fiber and copper network connections.
Features of the 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 Network Card
The 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 network card comes with several features that make it an ideal choice for data center applications. These features include:
- Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity: The network card provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each capable of delivering up to 10 Gbps of data transfer speed.
- PCI Express 2.0 (PCIe) x8 interface: The network card uses a PCIe x8 interface, which provides a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 5.0 GT/s.
- Low latency: The network card features low-latency capabilities that help to reduce the time it takes for data to travel between devices on the network.
- Intel Ethernet Controller X520: The network card is based on the Intel Ethernet Controller X520, which is a highly reliable and efficient Ethernet controller that is widely used in data center applications.
- Advanced networking features: The network card comes with advanced networking features such as VLAN tagging, load balancing, and failover capabilities.
Benefits of the 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 Network Card
- The 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 network card offers several benefits to data center administrators and IT professionals. These benefits include:
- High-speed connectivity: The network card provides high-speed connectivity that allows for fast and efficient data transfer between devices on the network.
- Low latency: The network card’s low-latency capabilities help to reduce delays in data transmission and improve the overall performance of the network.
- Improved reliability: The network card’s advanced networking features, such as load balancing and failover capabilities, help to improve the reliability of the network.
- Increased productivity: The network card’s high-speed connectivity and low latency help to increase productivity by enabling faster data transfer and reducing the time it takes to complete tasks.
The 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 Network Card Works
The 49Y7961 IBM X520-DA2 network card works by connecting to a server, storage device, or networking device via its dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The network card uses the PCIe x8 interface to transfer data between the network device and the server.
The network card’s Intel Ethernet Controller X520 provides advanced networking features such as VLAN tagging, load balancing, and failover capabilities. These features help to improve the reliability and efficiency of the network by ensuring that data is transmitted in a balanced and redundant manner.
General Information about the IBM 49Y7961
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 49Y7961
- Manufacturer Type: Networking
- Product Type: Network Adapter
- Product Name: 2 Port
- Manufacturer IBM Systems, Inc
Networking
- Device Type : Network Adapter – 2 Ports
- Form Factor: Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Features: Vlan Support, Ipv6 Support, Tcp/Ip Offloading, Quality Of Service (Qos), Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/Oat), Jumbo Frames Support, Virtual Machine Device Queues (Vmdq), Ipv4 Support, Pxe Support, Giant Send Offload (Gso), Large Receive Offload (Lro), Receive Side Scaling (Rss), Uefi Support
- Compliant Standards: Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.1p, Ieee 802.3ae
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 X Network – Sfp+
- Compatible Slots: 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X8
