IBM 00E7546 – 8Gbps 4-Port PCIe2 (x8) FCl Adapter (LP)

Detailed Description:

The IBM 00E7546 is a high-performance 8Gbps 4-Port PCIe2 (x8) Fibre Channel (FC) Adapter, engineered for low-profile (LP) server slots, delivering exceptional speed and connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). This adapter encapsulates IBM’s commitment to facilitating high-speed data transfer and efficient communication within and across data centers. It provides a robust infrastructure for handling substantial data loads, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage, streaming media services, and data-intensive applications. The 8Gbps bandwidth per port enhances the overall data throughput, ensuring that data storage and retrieval operations are performed with minimal latency. Moreover, its quad-port configuration allows for increased redundancy and higher availability, ensuring that critical business applications remain operational. The PCIe 2.0 interface guarantees compatibility with a broad range of systems, offering a blend of speed, reliability, and scalability. With support for advanced features such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and sophisticated error recovery mechanisms, the IBM 00E7546 Fibre Channel Adapter is a cornerstone for modern SAN infrastructures, providing a secure and high-performance link between servers and storage systems.