The IBM 00E2864 4-Port Ethernet PCIe2 x8 Network Adapter is an enterprise server network interface card designed for IBM Power Systems and System x environments. It provides flexible multi-port connectivity for high-performance data center networking, combining both high-speed and standard Ethernet interfaces in a single adapter.

This card typically includes a mix of ports (depending on configuration), such as 10GbE SFP-based ports and 1GbE RJ-45 ports, making it suitable for versatile server networking, virtualization, and storage network traffic. It is commonly used in IBM enterprise servers where reliable multi-network segmentation and redundancy are required.

It connects via PCIe 2.0 x8 interface and is built for continuous 24/7 operation in mission-critical environments such as virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data centers.

Specifications:

• Part Number: 00E2864
• Type: Enterprise Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Ports: 4-Port Ethernet (mixed configuration depending on variant)
  • Typically includes 10GbE SFP + 1GbE RJ-45 ports
• Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
• Form Factor: Low-profile server adapter card
• Application: IBM Power Systems, System x servers, enterprise networking
• Speed Support: Up to 10GbE (SFP) + 1GbE (RJ-45) depending on port type
• Environment: Data center and enterprise server infrastructure

Features:

• Multi-port design for flexible network segmentation
• Supports high-speed 10GbE connectivity for enterprise workloads
• Includes standard 1GbE ports for management or auxiliary traffic
• Designed for IBM enterprise server platforms
• Ideal for virtualization, storage networking, and cloud infrastructure
• PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for stable server integration
• Built for continuous 24/7 data center operation
• Reliable performance for mission-critical environments