Highlights
- Maximum performance to support larger server virtualization deployments and scalable cloud initiatives as well as the new multicore processors, SSDs and faster server host bus architectures
- Improves IT staff productivity through simplified deployment and management
- Reduces the number of cards, cables and PCIe slots required
As technology continues to evolve and server virtualization and cloud technology become more prevalent within data centers, the requirement for dynamic performance becomes increasingly important to customers. Today's data explosion presents unprecedented challenges that incorporate data warehousing, imaging, integrated audio/video, networked storage, and real-time computing. IBM understands that customers want flexibility in choosing storage solutions that meet their requirements.
High-speed, industry-leading virtualization connectivity
The Emulex 16 Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) for IBM® System x® provide exceptional performance and advanced management functionality. These adapters present the easiest, safest and most reliable solution for information storage and retrieval using a fast, reliable data transport system that scales to meet the requirements of any enterprise. In addition, they deliver exceptional IOPS performance per watt, making them the clear choice for the toughest virtualized, cloud and mission critical deployments.
Product features
- High performance and scalibility
- Robust management functionality
- Reduces number of cards, cables, and PCIe slots required
Hardware summary
- 16 Gbps link speed
- One Command Manager MLC NAND technology
- Low-profile MD2 form factor PCI-Express card
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