IBM 42D0501 Controller

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA (Part Number: 42D0501) — is a high-performance 8Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed specifically for IBM System x servers. This single-port module delivers exceptional reliability for mid-range storage networks, ensuring low-latency data access for enterprise workloads. It features a PCIe interface and is optimized for virtualization, supporting NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) to share a single physical port across multiple virtual machines. The QLogic architecture provides high throughput and consistent performance, making it a dependable component for connecting to disk arrays and tape libraries.

Key Specifications:

• Data Rate: 8 Gbps per port (auto-negotiates to 4Gb or 2Gb).

• Interface: PCIe 2.0 host interface.

• Connector: One LC-style SFP+ port.

• Media Support: Hot-pluggable short-wave optical SFP+ (included).

• Virtualization: Support for NPIV and reliable multi-pathing.

• Diagnostics: Advanced integrated hardware-assisted troubleshooting features.

• Efficiency: High IOPS with low CPU utilization.