Description
Key Features and Benefits of the Fc5054 Mezzanine Adapter
The IBM Flex System FC5054 16GB 4-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter (95Y2394) has the following key features and benefits:
- High-speed connectivity: The adapter provides high-speed 16GB Fibre Channel connectivity for fast and reliable data transfers.
- Scalable performance: The adapter supports up to four independent Fibre Channel ports, allowing you to scale your network performance as your needs grow.
- Flexibility: The adapter is a mezzanine card designed specifically for the IBM Flex System, providing a flexible and easy-to-install solution for your data center needs.
- Advanced data protection: The adapter supports advanced data protection features such as dual-active controller support and multiple paths to the storage devices, ensuring high availability and data protection.
- Integration with IBM systems: The adapter is fully compatible with IBM systems and is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing IBM Flex System infrastructure.
- Enhanced virtualization support: The adapter supports virtualized environments, providing enhanced support for virtualized applications and data center environments.
- Easy management: The adapter is easy to manage and configure, providing a simple and intuitive way to manage your data center network.
These features and benefits make the IBM Flex System FC5054 16GB 4-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter an ideal solution for organizations looking for high-speed and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity for their data center needs.
Advanced Management and Monitoring Features
The IBM Flex System FC5054 16GB 4 Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter (part number 95Y2394) provides advanced management and monitoring features for Fibre Channel networks. Some of the key features include:
- Advanced Fabric Management: The adapter supports advanced fabric management features such as switch login, fabric login, and fabric discovery.
- Virtual Fabric Support: The adapter supports virtual fabrics and can be used with virtual fabrics enabled Fibre Channel switches.
- Performance Monitoring: The adapter provides real-time performance monitoring for Fibre Channel networks. The monitoring data can be used to troubleshoot network issues and optimize network performance.
- Diagnostic Tools: The adapter provides diagnostic tools that can be used to troubleshoot issues with the adapter and the Fibre Channel network.
- Remote Management: The adapter can be managed remotely using standard management protocols such as SNMP, Telnet, and SSH.
- Security: The adapter supports security features such as Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), which provides data privacy and integrity.
These advanced management and monitoring features provide IT administrators with the tools they need to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot their Fibre Channel networks.
Mezzanine Adapter Form Factor and Compatibility
The 95Y2394 IBM Flex System FC5054 16GB 4 Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter is a mezzanine adapter with a form factor that is compatible with the IBM Flex System chassis. The adapter is designed to work with IBM Flex System FC5022, FC5024, and FC5052 BladeCenter units.
In terms of compatibility, the 95Y2394 adapter is designed to work with the following operating systems:
- Windows: Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10.
- Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, CentOS 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, Oracle Linux 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11, 12, 15, and Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 20.04.
- VMware: VMware vSphere 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0.
- IBM AIX: AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.1 TL2, 7.2 TL2.
It’s important to note that for some operating systems, specific version and driver support may vary, and compatibility may depend on the specific hardware and configuration of your system. It is recommended to consult the manufacturer’s documentation or website for specific compatibility information.
General Information
- Brand: IBM
- MPN : 95Y2394
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Product Type: Network Interface Card
- Data Link Protocol :Fibre Channel
- Data Transfer Rate: 16 GBPS
- Number of Port(s): 4





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