Description
Product overview of the IBM 00Y3274
The 00Y3274 IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is an advanced network interface card that is designed for high-performance computing systems. It is specifically designed for the System X server platform and provides a range of features that make it an ideal solution for data center environments that require high-speed network connectivity.
PCI Express 2.0 X8 Interface
The IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA is built around the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, which provides a high-speed connection between the adapter and the server’s motherboard. This interface provides a maximum bandwidth of 20 Gbps, which is more than enough to support high-speed data transfers between the server and the network.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
The IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, which is the latest standard in high-speed networking. This technology provides a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps, which is ten times faster than the previous Gigabit Ethernet standard. This makes it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications such as data analytics, cloud computing, and virtualization.
Converged Network Adapter
The IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA is a converged network adapter, which means that it can handle both storage and networking traffic over a single cable. This reduces the number of cables required in a data center environment, which in turn reduces costs and simplifies cable management.
Fibre Channel over Ethernet One of the key features of the IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA is its support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). FCoE is a technology that allows Fibre Channel traffic to be encapsulated within Ethernet frames, allowing it to be transmitted over standard Ethernet networks. This technology provides a cost-effective solution for organizations that want to take advantage of Fibre Channel’s high-performance capabilities without having to invest in a separate Fibre Channel network.
Virtualization
The IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA is designed to support virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. This allows it to be used in virtualized server environments, where multiple virtual machines are hosted on a single physical server. The adapter can be configured to provide virtual machines with direct access to the network, or it can be used to provide virtual switches that handle network traffic between virtual machines.
Quality of Service
The IBM Qlogic 10GB CNA supports Quality of Service (QoS) features that allow administrators to prioritize network traffic based on its importance. This is particularly useful in data center environments, where different applications and services have different network requirements. QoS ensures that critical traffic such as storage and database traffic receives the necessary bandwidth, while less critical traffic such as email and web browsing is given lower priority.
Overall, the 00Y3274 IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter is an advanced network interface card that provides high-speed network connectivity and a range of advanced features for data center environments. Its support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, virtualization, and Quality of Service make it an ideal solution for organizations that require high-performance networking capabilities.
Main Information about the Network Adapter
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Manufacturer Type: Networking
- Manufacture Sub-Type: Converged Adapter
Technical Information
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
- Bus Voltage : Universal (3.3 V & 5.0 V)
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GIGABIT Ethernet, 10GB Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Tape, Fcp, Fcp-2
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
Memory
- Ram : 2 MB
- Flash Memory : 4 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X Network – Sfp+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X8 – Half-Length, Low-Profile
