Leveraging industry innovations, IBM offers a broad choice of Ethernet adapter solutions based on open standards that do not incur costly vendor lock-in The portfolio offers a broad range of adapters from cost effective 1Gb Ethernet to performance-centric 10Gb Ethernet in both copper and fibre connectivity. Offerings range from popular Virtual Fabric Adapter to low latency Ethernet solutions. To help optimize technology investments, IBM offers a single point of serviceability backed by renowned education, support, and training. In addition, these offerings are part of IBM ServerProven® program, enabling compatibility among a variety of IBM and partner products. IBM recognizes that clients deserve the most innovative solutions.
See a summary/comparison of the System x network adapter portfolio (46.76KB)
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Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter |
This dual-port 10GbaseT Adapter utilizes inexpensive UTP cabling while delivering 10GbE performance. Intel delivers enhanced virtualization technologies and line-rate performance in high-security applications. |
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Speed |
10 GbE |
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Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapters |
Broadcom NetXtreme® Gigabit Ethernet Adapters for System x leverages IBM and Broadcom's joint strength in Ethernet to provide high level of performance, efficiency, and scalability for the enterprise data center. Designed for today's enterprise, these adapters are the ideal solution for multicore servers, delivering full line-rate throughput across all ports. |
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Form Factor |
Low-profile PCIe |
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Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter |
This dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter enables virtualization within your multi-core server environment and line-rate performance in high-security applications. |
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Speed |
10 GbE |
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Emulex 10 GbE Virtual Fabric Adapters |
This dual-port 10 GbE adapter family from Emulex enables the simultaneous support of Ethernet, FCoE and iSCSI while boasting IBM’s Virtual Fabric Technology. |
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Speed |
10 GbE |
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QLogic 8200 Virtual Fabric Adapter |
This dual-port 10 GbE adapter family from QLogic enables the simultaneous support of Ethernet, FCoE and iSCSI. |
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Speed |
10 GbE |
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Broadcom NetXtreme II Dual Port Adapter |
This dual-port adapter enables affordable 10 Gigabit Ethernet network performance with cost-effective CAT6 UTP, and 1000/100Base-T on CA5 UTP for distances up to 100 meters. |
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Speed |
10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX |
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Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-Port 10 GbE Adapter |
This Mellanox Dual-Port 10 GbE Adapter is designed specifically for a growing market of clients with high-performance interconnect requirements. It combines superior performance, low latency and RDMA off-load with all the attributes of 10 Gb Ethernet at a cost-effective price. |
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Form Factor |
Low-profile PCIe |
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