MARKETING INFORMATION

The IBM Flex System™ FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter enables high-speed access for IBM Flex System compute nodes to connect to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven QLogic 2532 8Gb ASIC design and works with the 8 Gb and 16 Gb IBM Flex System Fibre Channel switches and pass-thru modules.

DETAILS

• Host Interface : PCI Express x4
• Total Number of Ports : 2
• Media Type Supported : Optical Fiber
• Network Technology : Fibre Channel
• Form Factor : Plug-in Card
• Width : 3.90" (99.06 mm)
• Depth : 3.10" (78.74 mm)
• Weight (Approximate) : 0.46 oz (13 g)
• Device Supported : Server

• This Gigabit Ethernet card guarantees a replacement networking interface to client, server or workstation
• This 2000MB/s bandwidth adapter is ideal for PCs with PCI Express x4 slots, ensuring top level network connectivity for your desktops
• For high bandwidth connectivity, add this efficient dual port gigabit ethernet card to your server or workstation
• Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provides data transmission rates par excellence between servers and network components
• With the Fibre Channel technology get data transfer rate par excellence, over the optical fiber cable

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