IBM/Broadcom Dual Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Card Part #: 44W4466 / 44W4469 / 44W4471
- Brand: IBM
- Part #: 44W4466
- Alt. Part #: 44W4469 / 44W4471
- Specs:-
- :: Port #: 4 (10 GB Ethernet)
- :: Condition: Refurbished
- :: Compatibility: IBM BladeCenter H / HT / LS21 (7971) / LS41 (7972) / HS21 XM (7995) / HS12 (8014, 8028) / HS21 (8853) / LS22 (7901) / LS42 (7902) Systems
- :: MPN: 44W4466
- Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Warranty
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Key Points to note on these 44W4466 IBM/Broadcom Dual Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cards:-
The Broadcom 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Cards (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter reflect IBM's commitment to meeting customer needs through its BladeCenter solutions. As the latest addition to the 10 Gb BladeCenter portfolio, these cards enable high-speed connections to support bandwidth-intensive applications like virtualization.
IBM offers two versions of the card: 2-port and 4-port, providing flexibility for clients. The 4-port version allows the addition of up to four High-Speed Switch Modules within a single chassis, addressing the needs of the most demanding applications.
Key features of the offering include an end-to-end 10 Gb solution, based on the Broadcom 57710 module, and a PCI Express x8 host interface for high-speed connectivity. The cards are compatible with high-speed I/O modules in BCH and BCH-T chassis, enabling up to four 10 Gb ports from the blade server to the external network.
In terms of performance, the cards offer a TCP offload engine (TOE) with Windows T4.6 drivers, full fast-path TCP offload, TCP and IP checksum offload, and TCP segmentation offload. These features enhance the efficiency and speed of data transmission, making them ideal for high-performance applications.
The Broadcom 10 Gb Ethernet Expansion Cards are compatible with various IBM platforms, enhancing the versatility and performance of BladeCenter systems.
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