The IBM 02AR298 4-Port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Module is a high-performance storage connectivity adapter designed for enterprise IBM storage and server environments. It provides four independent Fibre Channel ports, enabling fast and reliable data communication between host systems and SAN (Storage Area Network) storage devices.
Built to support 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, this host module delivers low-latency, high-throughput connectivity for demanding workloads such as virtualization, database processing, and enterprise storage replication. It is designed for environments where performance, redundancy, and uptime are critical.
With multiple ports, the adapter allows flexible SAN connectivity and improved fault tolerance through multipath configurations, helping ensure continuous access to storage resources even in the event of a link failure.
Specifications:
- Part Number: 02AR298
- Type: Fibre Channel Host Module / HBA
- Ports: 4-Port
- Speed: Up to 16 Gbps per port
- Interface: Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
- Application: Enterprise storage systems and data centers
Features:
- High-speed 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance
- 4-port design for flexible and redundant SAN connectivity
- Supports high availability and multipath configurations
- Optimized for enterprise storage workloads
- Ideal for virtualization, database, and cloud environments
- Reliable integration with IBM storage infrastructure
