IBM 81Y1662 Controller

IBM Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA (Part Number: 81Y1662) — is a high-bandwidth Fibre Channel adapter designed for the IBM System x family. Leveraging the PCIe 3.0 bus, this dual-port HBA delivers exceptional I/O consolidation and performance, capable of exceeding 1 million IOPS per card. It is optimized for enterprise-class storage networks, supporting 16Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb link speeds. The adapter is ideal for flash storage arrays and virtualized workloads where low latency and high reliability are mission-critical. Its robust driver architecture ensures seamless integration with major operating systems and hypervisors.

Key Specifications:

• Data Rate: 16 Gbps per port (14.025 Gbps actual).

• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface.

• Connectors: Two LC-style SFP+ ports.

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

• Distance: Up to 125m on OM4 Multi-Mode Fiber.

• Topology: Switched fabric and point-to-point connectivity.

• Efficiency: Reduced CPU overhead and advanced thermal management.