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Chelsio S320EM-BCH dual-port 10Gbps mezzanine card with two MicroGiGaCN connectors

Chelsio Communications

Chelsio Communications S320EM-BCH 10Gbps dual-port network card

SKU CH-C02M-CSPC1 MPN S320EM-BCH

A dual-port 10 Gbps network adapter with two MicroGiGaCN connectors on a PCI Express interface for IBM BladeCenter H

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types2 x MicroGiGaCN Network
  • Key featuresProduct Type:10Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • 10 Gbps throughput for high-speed storage networking
  • Dual MicroGiGaCN ports enable redundant blade connections
  • PCI Express host interface fits IBM BladeCenter H bays
  • Third-generation Chelsio engine cuts CPU communications overhead
  • Storage-accelerator design targets I/O-intensive workloads

Dual-port 10GbE mezzanine card

The Chelsio S320EM-BCH is a new dual-port 10Gbps network adapter with a PCI-Express host interface. It uses two MicroGiGaCN connectors and is built for the IBM BladeCenter H chassis. The card targets storage workloads that need high throughput with low CPU overhead.

Suited for BladeCenter H storage nodes

This adapter fits administrators expanding 10GbE connectivity inside an existing BladeCenter H enclosure. It is not for buyers whose servers use standard PCIe slots or who need a different mezzanine form factor. It is also not for environments that require more than two 10GbE ports per card.

MicroGiGaCN connector pair

The decisive specification is the pair of MicroGiGaCN network connectors, which dictate the cabling and transceiver ecosystem the card can use. Verify that your BladeCenter H fabric modules and upstream switches support this exact interface before purchasing.

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Price $371.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChelsio
Model nameS320EM-BCH
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x MicroGiGaCN Network
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the S320EM-BCH is running at 10Gbps after installing it in an IBM BladeCenter H?

The adapter negotiates link speed automatically; check the switch or BladeCenter management module to confirm both MicroGiGaCN ports show a 10Gbps active connection.

What comes with the S320EM-BCH and what must I source separately?

The card itself is supplied; compatible MicroGiGaCN cables or direct-attach copper assemblies for the two ports are not included and must be purchased separately.

Which version of the S320EM-BCH should I select for a BladeCenter H storage deployment?

The S320EM-BCH is the single dual-port 10Gbps mezzanine variant built for IBM BladeCenter H; no alternative capacity or speed versions exist for this model.

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