IBM EN2A PCIe3 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (CCIN 579D, P/N 02JD564)

The IBM EN2A is a high-performance PCIe3 dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) delivering up to 16 Gb/s per port using SR (Short Range) optics via SFP+ transceivers. Designed for IBM Power Systems servers, this full-height adapter supports auto-negotiation down to 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s for broad backward compatibility, providing reliable, high-throughput connectivity to storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise environments running AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS.

Features

Dual SFP+ ports supporting 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel with SR optics (multimode fiber)
Auto-negotiation for 16/8/4 Gb/s speeds per port
PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth and low latency
Each port capable of independent 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput
Support for standard SR transceivers and multimode fiber cabling (typically up to 100 m at 16 Gb/s with OM3/OM4 fiber)
Short, full-height form factor with bracket for standard PCIe3 slots
Compliant with Fibre Channel standards for reliable SAN connectivity
High-performance design optimized for Power Systems storage workloads with NPIV, single-initiator zoning, and advanced error recovery features

Technical Specifications

Feature Code: EN2A
Part Number: 02JD564
CCIN: 579D
Bus Interface: PCIe Express 3.0 x8
Ports: 2 × Fibre Channel (SFP+ SR optics)
Speeds: 16 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s (auto-negotiating)
Cabling Supported: Multimode fiber with SR transceivers (OM3/OM4 recommended for max distance at 16 Gb/s)
Form Factor: Short, full-height PCIe adapter
Warranty: This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.

Compatibility

Fully compatible with select IBM Power Systems models supporting PCIe3 slots, running AIX, IBM i (with appropriate tech refresh levels), Linux, or VIOS:

9009-41A
9009-42A
9040-MR9
9080-M9S
9080-MHE
9080-MME
9105-22A
9105-41B
9105-42A
9824-22A
9824-42A

IBM EN2A PCIe3 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (CCIN 579D, P/N 02JD564)

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