Description
Product Overview of the IBM 46M6138
The IBM 46M6138 Emulex 8GB Fiber Channel Expansion Card is a hardware device used to enhance the connectivity of computer systems by providing an additional interface to the Fiber Channel network. The Fiber Channel network is a high-speed data transfer technology used in storage area networks (SANs) to provide connectivity between servers, storage devices, and other network components.
In this article, we will delve deeper into the IBM 46M6138 Emulex 8GB Fiber Channel Expansion Card, its features, benefits, and applications.
What is a Fiber Channel Expansion Card?
A Fiber Channel Expansion Card is a hardware device that provides an additional Fiber Channel interface to a computer system. It is installed on the computer’s motherboard or in an expansion slot and is used to connect the computer to a Fiber Channel network.
Fiber Channel networks are used in storage area networks (SANs) to provide high-speed data transfer between servers, storage devices, and other network components. The Fiber Channel Expansion Card allows the computer to communicate with the Fiber Channel network and access the storage resources available on the network.
Features of the IBM 46M6138 Emulex 8GB Fiber Channel Expansion Card
The IBM 46M6138 Emulex 8GB Fiber Channel Expansion Card is a high-performance hardware device that offers several features and benefits. Some of the features of the card are:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The card supports data transfer rates of up to 8 Gbps, which provides fast data transfer speeds between the computer and the Fiber Channel network.
- Low Latency: The card has low latency, which reduces the delay between the computer and the network, making it ideal for high-performance computing applications.
- Scalability: The card supports multiple connections, which allows for scalability and easy expansion of the network.
- Compatibility: The card is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
- Reliability: The card is a reliable hardware device that is designed to provide continuous operation without interruption.
General Information about the IBM 46M6138
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 46M6138
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : Fiber Channel
Technical Specifications for 46M6138 Fiber Channel 8GB
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-in Card
- Ports : 8GB Fibre Channel
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 8GB Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel : Fc-al, Fc-al-2
- Data Transfer Rate : 8.5 Gbps
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X 8gb Fibre Channel
Dimensions
- Width: 3.2 Inch
- Depth: 2.1 Inch
- Height: 0.5 Inch
Compatibility Information
- Designed FORIBM Bladecenter Hs22 7809, 7870 IBM Bladecenter Hs22v 7871 IBM Bladecenter Js12 7998 IBM Bladecenter Js22 7998 IBM Bladecenter Js23 7778 IBM Bladecenter Js43 7778.
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