Description: IBM Emulex VFA5 ML2 DP 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
Part Number(s)
IBM Option Part# 00D1996
Overview:
The Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 (VFA5) Network Adapter Family for System x builds on the foundation of previous generations of Emulex VFAs by delivering performance enhancements and new features that reduce complexity - reduce cost - and improve performance.
The Emulex VFA5 adapters support three methods to virtualize I/O - out of the box: Virtual Fabric Mode (vNIC1) - Switch Independent mode and now Universal Fabric Port (UFP) mode. With virtual fabric - up to eight virtual network ports (vNICs) can be created with a single two-port 10 GbE network adapter. Converged protocols iSCSI and FCoE are also supported by the Features on Demand upgrade.
Part#00D1996 and Products ID1481587 Purchased after January 01 2012 is covered by an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own your
server
00D1996 Compatible Servers and Storage Arrays:
For System x3550 M5 x3650 M5 nx360 M5 x3850 X6 x3950 X6 x3750 M4
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00D1996
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