Description
Product overview of the IBM 00Y3275
The 00Y3275 IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for use in data center environments. It is specifically designed for the System X server platform and provides a range of advanced features that make it an ideal solution for organizations that require high-speed networking capabilities.
PCI Express 2.0 X8 Interface
The IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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 PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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 PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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 PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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 PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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 PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter 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.
iSCSI Offload
The IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter supports iSCSI offload, which is a feature that allows the adapter to handle iSCSI traffic without requiring the server’s CPU to do so. This offloading improves server performance by freeing up the CPU to handle other tasks. It also reduces network latency, which improves application response times.
Adapter Teaming
The IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter supports adapter teaming, which is a feature that allows multiple adapters to be combined into a single logical interface. This provides redundancy and improves network performance by increasing the available bandwidth. If one adapter fails, the other adapters in the team can take over, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity.
Compatibility
The IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter is designed specifically for the System X server platform. It is compatible with a range of System X servers, including the System x3650 M4, x3650 M4 HD, x3750 M4, x3850 X6, and x3950 X6. It is also compatible with a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESX, and Citrix XenServer.
In summary, the IBM Qlogic 10GB PCI Express 2.0 X8 Converged Network Adapter is a high-performance network interface card that provides advanced features and capabilities for data center environments. Its support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, FCoE, virtualization, QoS, iSCSI offload, and adapter teaming make it an ideal solution for organizations that require high-speed networking capabilities. It is also compatible with a range of System X servers and operating systems, making it a versatile and reliable choice for data center deployments.
Main Information about the Converged Adapter
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 00Y3275
- Product 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
Processor / 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
