IBM 4951 – 4-Port Ethernet Adapter

Detailed Description:

The IBM 4951 represents a 4-Port Ethernet Adapter designed to enhance network connectivity and bandwidth for enterprise servers and data center applications. This network interface card (NIC) enables the integration of four Ethernet ports into a single adapter, significantly expanding a server’s network interface capabilities and improving its data handling capacities. The adapter supports high-speed data transfer rates, making it well-suited for environments that demand high throughput and low latency, such as cloud computing, network storage, and virtualized infrastructures. The inclusion of advanced features like hardware offloads, Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, and VLAN tagging further enhances its utility, allowing for more efficient network traffic management and improved network security. Its versatile compatibility and easy integration into existing IT systems make the IBM 4951 a valuable asset for organizations looking to upgrade their network infrastructures to support increasing data volumes and more sophisticated applications.