IBM 00ND466 – 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter

Detailed Description:

The IBM 00ND466 is a high-performance 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Short Range (SR) Adapter designed to meet the networking demands of data centers and high-performance computing environments. This adapter is equipped with four 10 GbE ports that enable high bandwidth connections for servers, significantly increasing data transfer rates compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet connections. The SR designation indicates that this adapter is optimized for short-range connections, making it ideal for connecting servers within the same data center. It supports advanced networking features such as Virtual Machine Queues (VMQ), TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), and Direct Cache Access (DCA), which help in improving network performance and reducing CPU usage. The IBM 00ND466 is a vital component for businesses that require high-speed, low-latency network connections for their applications, offering enhanced flexibility and scalability for growing network demands.