49Y7970 IBM Dual-Ports Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter

49Y7970 Specifications

IBM / Lenovo QLogic 32 Gb Fibre Channel Dual‑Port Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: IBM / Lenovo
Manufacturer Model: 49Y7970
Product Line: IBM / Lenovo Fibre Channel Adapters
Product Series: QLogic 32 Gb FC Dual‑Port
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Product Name: IBM / Lenovo 49Y7970 32 Gb Fibre Channel Dual‑Port HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Fibre Channel Ports: 2 × LC Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Speed: 32 Gb/s per port
Interface Type: PCI Express (PCIe)
Topology Support: Point‑to‑Point and Switched Fabric
NPIV Support: Yes (multiple N_Port IDs per port)
Vendor Chipset: QLogic (32 Gb/16 Gb FC capable)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 32 Gb/s per port
High throughput with hardware acceleration and offloads
Optimized for enterprise SAN storage connectivity

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

COMPATIBILITY:
Compatible With: IBM / Lenovo System x and ThinkSystem servers with PCIe slots

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCIe add‑in card
Bracket Type: Standard / Low‑Profile compatible
Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe HBA form factor
Weight: Approx. 0.3 kg