Dual-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Expansion Card
The IBM 44X1945 / 44X1947 / 44X1948 is a Dual-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) Expansion Card powered by QLogic, designed for IBM System x and BladeCenter environments. This high-performance adapter offers reliable and scalable SAN connectivity, ideal for enterprise data centers demanding fast, secure, and low-latency storage access.
Key Features of 44X1945
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• Dual 8Gbps Fibre Channel Ports – Provides high-speed, full-duplex SAN connectivity.
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• QLogic Controller – Industry-proven FC technology with advanced reliability and throughput.
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• PCIe Interface – Supports PCI Express for fast and efficient data communication.
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• BladeCenter & System x Compatibility – Designed for IBM servers, ensuring easy integration.
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• NPIV Support – Allows multiple virtual HBAs on a single physical port.
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• Secure Boot & Fabric Isolation – Enhanced security and data path integrity for enterprise environments.
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• Auto Negotiation – Supports 8Gbps, 4Gbps, and 2Gbps for backward compatibility.
Technical Specifications of 44X1945
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Part Numbers | 44X1945, 44X1947, 44X1948 |
| Controller | QLogic |
| Port Configuration | Dual-Port Fibre Channel |
| Port Speed | 8Gbps per port |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Compatibility | IBM System x, BladeCenter |
| Virtualization | NPIV Support |
| Backward Compatible | 4Gbps / 2Gbps |
| Boot Options | SAN Boot support |
| Security Features | Fabric Isolation, Secure Boot |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Ideal For
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• Enterprise Storage Networks – Seamless integration into Fibre Channel SAN environments.
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• Virtualized Infrastructure – Supports multiple virtual machines with NPIV capabilities.
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• IBM BladeCenter & System x Systems – Fully compatible and optimized for IBM server hardware.
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• High-Performance Storage Access – Enables fast and reliable connectivity for mission-critical workloads.
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