42C2071 IBM Dual-Ports Network Adapter Host Bus Network Adapter

42C2071 Specifications

IBM / Lenovo QLogic 8 Gb/s Single‑Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: IBM / Lenovo
Manufacturer Model: 42C2071
Product Line: IBM / Lenovo Fibre Channel Adapters
Product Series: QLogic 8 Gb FC Single‑Port
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Product Name: IBM / Lenovo QLogic 8 Gb/s Single‑Port Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Fibre Channel Port: 1 × LC Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Speed: 8 Gb/s
Interface Type: PCI Express (PCIe)
Topology Support: Point‑to‑Point and Switched Fabric
NPIV Support: Yes (multiple N_Port IDs per port)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 8 Gb/s
Hardware offloads for improved throughput and CPU efficiency
Optimized for SAN storage traffic

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise server storage networking
Enterprise‑class reliability for 24×7 operation

COMPATIBILITY:
Compatible With: IBM / Lenovo System x and compatible server platforms

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCIe plug‑in card
Bracket Type: Standard (low‑profile may be supported depending on configuration)
Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe HBA form factor
Weight: ~0.2 kg