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IBM 49Y7952 Emulex 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter II switch module

SKU CH-YE0H-53JA5

10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter for blade servers using a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface

  • 10 GbE bandwidth for blade servers via 10GBase-X
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface delivers low-latency throughput
  • Plug-in card form factor fits IBM System x blades
  • Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter II enables network virtualisation
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specification compliance

IBM 49Y7952 Emulex 10GbE Adapter

The IBM 49Y7952 is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter II designed for IBM System x blade servers. It installs as a plug-in card using a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface. This module suits administrators adding 10GBase-X connectivity to compatible blade chassis.

Sustained 10GBase-X throughput

The adapter handles continuous 10GBase-X traffic through its PCI Express 2.0 x8 link without relying on burst buffers. Virtual Fabric technology partitions bandwidth for multiple logical networks on the same physical port. Steady-state performance scales with the blade server's I/O subsystem.

Blade-server plug-in form factor

The plug-in card format slides directly into the blade's mezzanine slot, eliminating external cabling inside the chassis. A single 10GBase-X port connects to the chassis midplane for uplink aggregation. Build quality matches IBM System x qualification standards for hot-plug environments.

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Price $38.99
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Questions about this item

How much power does the 49Y7952 draw when running all day?

The adapter uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface, so power is supplied through the blade server slot and scales with 10GBase-X link activity.

What slot must my blade server provide for this adapter?

The card requires an available PCI Express 2.0 x8 plug-in card slot inside a supported blade server.

Will the Emulex 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter II work in my older PCIe 1.0 blade?

The adapter is built for a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface; compatibility with earlier PCIe generations depends on the blade server firmware and slot wiring.

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