Product Description
IBM EN2B PCIe3 LP 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (CCIN 579D, P/N 02JD564)
The IBM EN2B is the low-profile variant of the high-performance PCIe3 dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA), providing two independent 16 Gb/s ports with SR (Short Range) optics via SFP+ transceivers. Engineered for IBM Power Systems servers that require low-profile PCIe slots, this adapter supports auto-negotiation down to 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s for maximum backward compatibility. It delivers 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 low-profile interface for high bandwidth and low latency in compact server configurations
- 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)
- Low-profile form factor (includes low-profile bracket) compatible with PCIe3 slots requiring reduced height
- 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 : EN2B
- Part Number : 02JD564
- CCIN : 579D
- Bus Interface : PCIe Express 3.0 x8 (low-profile)
- 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 : Low-profile PCIe adapter (includes low-profile bracket)
- Warranty : This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with select IBM Power Systems models supporting PCIe3 low-profile 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
- 9028-22B
- 9824-22A
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
