81Y3520 IBM PCI Express 3.0×8 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter

81Y3520 Specifications

IBM / Lenovo QLogic 2‑Port 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: IBM / Lenovo
Manufacturer Model: 81Y3520
Product Line: IBM / Lenovo Fibre Channel Adapters
Product Series: QLogic 8 Gb FC Dual‑Port
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Product Name: IBM / Lenovo QLogic 8 Gb/s Dual‑Port Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Fibre Channel Ports: 2 × FC
Fibre Channel Speed: 8 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)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 8 Gb/s per port
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, BladeCenter, and compatible server platforms

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCIe plug‑in card
Bracket Type: Standard / Low‑Profile compatible
Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe HBA form factor
Weight: ~0.2 kg