The network architecture on the IBM Flex System™ platform has been specifically designed to address network challenges, giving you a very scalable way to integrate, optimize & automate your data center. The IBM Flex System FC5022 2-port 16 Gb FC Adapter enables high-speed access for compute nodes to an external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on Brocade architecture, & offers end-to-end 16 Gb connectivity to SAN. It can auto-negotiate, & also work at 8 Gb & 4 Gb speeds. It has enhanced features like N_ Port trunking & N_ Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) as well as boot-from-the-SAN with automatic LUN discovery & end-to-end Server Application Optimization (SAO). The FC5022 adapter is designed to work best with the IBM Flex System FC5022 16 Gb SAN Scalable Switch & together, these deliver considerable value by simplifying the deployment of server & SAN resources, reducing infrastructure & operational costs, & maximizing server & SAN reliability, availability, & resiliency. Even with an 8 Gb Fibre Channel SAN fabric, having 16 Gb adapters & switches in the IBM Flex System means that you can eliminate any oversubscription from the SAN fabric to maximize application throughput. Having 16 Gb adapters & switches also offers future investment protection by enabling the density of virtual machines (VMs) to be increased on a compute node & by providing performance head room to support demanding solid-state drive storage technologies. ...

Based on the new Intel 82580 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the Intel Ethernet Dual Port & Quad Port Server Adapters for IBM System x are Intel's fourth generation of PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe Gb E) adapters. These adapters showcase the industry's first fully integrated, multi-port PCIe 2.0 Gb E controllers, providing a smaller footprint & lower power dissipation. In addition, these adapters offer advanced features, including support for multi-core processors & server virtualization, as well as a scalable PCI Express 2.0 interface. Intel's first eco-friendly, halogen-free design combines low power use & low cost for one of the best price to performance ratios in a multi-port solution that is available today. Figure 1 shows the Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter. ...

Based on the new Intel 82580 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the Intel Ethernet Dual Port & Quad Port Server Adapters for IBM System x are Intel's fourth generation of PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe Gb E) adapters. These adapters showcase the industry's first fully integrated, multi-port PCIe 2.0 Gb E controllers, providing a smaller footprint & lower power dissipation. In addition, these adapters offer advanced features, including support for multi-core processors & server virtualization, as well as a scalable PCI Express 2.0 interface. Intel's first eco-friendly, halogen-free design combines low power use & low cost for one of the best price to performance ratios in a multi-port solution that is available today. Figure 1 shows the Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter. ...

For performance that adapts to your application demands, intelligently scales energy use per performance demands, & offers best-in-class virtualization, turn to a more intelligent enterprise server processor?the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series?automatically & intelligently adjusting server performance according to your application needs. ...

For performance that adapts to your application demands, intelligently scales energy use per performance demands, & offers best-in-class virtualization, turn to a more intelligent enterprise server processor?the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series?automatically & intelligently adjusting server performance according to your application needs. ...

Storwize V3700 offers the following new options:
- 8 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) longwave SFP transceivers (pair)
- 1-meter fiber

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The IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card:
- Allows simultaneous shutdown of protected servers
- Allows configuration of automatic

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- Achieve increased capacity
- Ensure optimal data security
- Support IBM Linear Tape File System™
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The Net Xtreme II 1000 Express Quad Port Ethernet Adapter is the latest Ethernet switching option for the IBMSystem x
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Information technology professionals rely on IBM quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters & storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. IBM provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, & management. ...