IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter 69Y1938 Manual Do Utilizador
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IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
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IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
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The IBM Flex System™ FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter enables high-speed access for IBM Flex System
compute nodes to connect to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the
proven QLogic 2532 8Gb ASIC design and works with the 8 Gb and 16 Gb IBM Flex System Fibre
Channel switches and pass-thru modules.
compute nodes to connect to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the
proven QLogic 2532 8Gb ASIC design and works with the 8 Gb and 16 Gb IBM Flex System Fibre
Channel switches and pass-thru modules.
Figure 1 shows the IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter.
Figure 1. IBM Flex System FC3172 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter
Did you know?
The performance bottleneck with Fibre Channel storage typically exists in the switching. By moving to 8
Gb adapters and switches, you can optimize the bottleneck to the storage controller, where it can be
managed by expanding the disks attached to storage. When compared to the previous-generation 4 Gb
adapters, the new-generation 8 Gb adapters double the throughput speeds for Fibre Channel traffic. As a
result, you can manage increased amounts of data and possibly benefit from a reduced hardware
expense.
Gb adapters and switches, you can optimize the bottleneck to the storage controller, where it can be
managed by expanding the disks attached to storage. When compared to the previous-generation 4 Gb
adapters, the new-generation 8 Gb adapters double the throughput speeds for Fibre Channel traffic. As a
result, you can manage increased amounts of data and possibly benefit from a reduced hardware
expense.
The adapter connects to the midplane directly, without having to use cables or small form-factor
pluggable (SFP) modules. By eliminating these components for up to 14 servers, the resulting savings
alone can cover the investment in the chassis.
pluggable (SFP) modules. By eliminating these components for up to 14 servers, the resulting savings
alone can cover the investment in the chassis.