Description Product Overview The IBM Dual Port 10GbE SFP Adapter is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for enterprise servers and data center applications. It delivers dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, offering exceptional speed, reliability, and scalability for virtualized and high-bandwidth workloads. This adapter is engineered for seamless integration into IBM System x and ThinkSystem servers, providing a stable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective networking solution that keeps your business running smoothly. High-Speed Dual-Port Connectivity With two independent 10GbE SFP ports, this IBM adapter offers a combined throughput of up to 20 Gigabits per second, enabling efficient data transfer between servers, switches, and storage devices. Each port supports full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous data transmission and reception without performance bottlenecks—ideal for demanding enterprise applications such as cloud computing, virtualization, and database management. Optimized for Data Center Performance Designed for modern IT infrastructures, this adapter supports link aggregation (teaming), VLAN tagging, and network load balancing, ensuring continuous connectivity and optimized bandwidth utilization. Its low-latency architecture and support for TCP/UDP/IP offload minimize CPU usage, improving overall system efficiency. This makes it suitable for virtualized environments, clustered applications, and high-throughput network workloads. Flexible and Scalable Design The SFP interface provides flexibility in network configuration. It supports both Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for short-distance connections and SFP fiber transceivers for long-distance links. This allows IT administrators to tailor network setups according to their infrastructure requirements while maintaining maximum performance and efficiency. The PCI Express interface ensures fast data exchange between the adapter and system, enabling reliable and scalable connectivity. Reliable and Energy-Efficient Operation Built to meet IBM’s rigorous standards, this adapter combines enterprise-grade durability with energy-efficient performance. It uses adaptive interrupt moderation and energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) technologies to reduce power consumption without compromising network speed. Each adapter undergoes extensive testing and validation to guarantee consistent, reliable performance in continuous 24/7 operation environments. Ideal for Enterprise Environments The IBM Dual Port 10GbE SFP Adapter is ideal for: Virtualized servers and cloud-based workloads Data center switching and network aggregation High-performance storage connectivity Server clustering and load-balanced network setups Its dual-port configuration also supports failover protection, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity in case of a port or link failure. Why Choose This Adapter Dual 10GbE SFP ports for high-speed networking PCIe interface for reliable data throughput Supports VLANs, load balancing, and PXE boot Compatible with IBM System x and ThinkSystem servers Energy-efficient and low-latency design Used, fully tested unit for enterprise deployment
