IBM 42D0494 Controller
IBM Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA (Part Number: 42D0494) — is an enterprise-class Host Bus Adapter designed for high-availability storage networking. With two independent 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, this HBA provides the redundancy and performance necessary for mission-critical applications. It features advanced hardware offloads that minimize CPU utilization on the host server, freeing up resources for virtual machines and applications. The adapter is fully compatible with existing 4Gb and 2Gb Fibre Channel infrastructures, ensuring a smooth integration into legacy environments while providing a path to 8Gb performance.
Key Specifications:
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Data Rate: 8 Gbps per port (autonegotiation to 4/2 Gbps).
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Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0 x8.
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Connectors: Two LC-style SFP+ ports.
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Virtualization: Full support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV).
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Reliability: Hardware-level parity and ECC protection on all paths.
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Form Factor: Low-profile MD2.
