Description
Product Overview
The IBM Qlogic 4/8GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module for BladeCenter, model number 88Y6412, is a hardware component designed for use in IBM BladeCenter blade servers. This module provides a high-performance, low-latency, Fibre Channel connectivity solution for BladeCenter servers.
Key features of the 88Y6412 module include:
- Dual-mode operation: The module can operate in either pass-through mode or intelligent mode, providing greater flexibility for different use cases.
- High bandwidth: The module supports both 4GB and 8GB Fibre Channel speeds, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and other applications.
- Low latency: The module has low latency, which is important for applications that require fast response times.
- Management capabilities: The module includes management features that allow for easy configuration and monitoring of the module and its connections.
- Compatibility: The module is compatible with a wide range of IBM BladeCenter servers and other IBM products, making it a versatile solution for many different IT environments.
Benefits
The 88Y6412 IBM QLogic 4/8GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module for BladeCenter offers several benefits:
- Improved performance: This module allows for faster data transfer rates of up to 8GB per second, which can greatly improve the performance of applications and workloads.
- Simplified management: The pass-thru module simplifies the management of the BladeCenter by reducing the number of components that need to be managed. This can help to reduce costs and improve overall system uptime.
- Enhanced scalability: The module allows for the easy expansion of BladeCenter environments, making it easier to add new servers and storage devices as needed.
- Increased flexibility: The module is compatible with a range of servers and storage devices, providing greater flexibility in terms of hardware choices.
- Improved reliability: The module includes advanced features such as load balancing and failover, which can help to ensure that data is always available to users, even in the event of a hardware failure.
Design and Architecture
The 88Y6412 IBM Qlogic 4/8GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module is designed for use with IBM BladeCenter server systems. It is a networking module that provides connectivity between blade servers and external Fibre Channel or Ethernet networks.
The module has a compact design that allows it to be installed directly into the BladeCenter chassis. It has eight external ports that support both Fibre Channel and Ethernet protocols, with a maximum data rate of 8 Gbps per port. The module also has an internal port that connects to the BladeCenter midplane, providing access to all of the blade servers installed in the chassis.
The module uses intelligent pass-thru technology to provide virtualization capabilities that optimize network performance and reduce latency. This technology allows multiple virtual machines to share a single physical network interface, reducing the number of physical connections required and improving network efficiency.
The module also includes advanced management features that allow it to be configured and monitored remotely. It can be managed using IBM’s BladeCenter Advanced Management Module, which provides a single interface for managing all of the networking and storage components in the BladeCenter chassis.
General Information about the IBM 88Y6412
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 88Y6412
- Device Type : Expansion Module
Networking
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 4GB Fibre Channel, 8GB Fibre Channel
- Data Transfer Rate: 8.5 GBPS
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 14 X Network Host ( Internal ) 6 X Network ( External )
