Product Description
IBM EN2L PCIe4 32Gb 4-Port Optical Fibre Channel Adapter
Achieve high-density, enterprise-grade storage connectivity in your IBM Power Systems with the EN2L adapter, optimized for maximum Fibre Channel throughput. This PCIe4 x16 card delivers four ports of 32 Gb/s optical Fibre Channel using SR optics via SFP+ transceivers (LC connectors), with auto-negotiation to 16 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s, supporting simultaneous full-speed operations across all ports for intensive SAN workloads.
Key Features
- Four SFP+ ports for 32 Gb/s optical Fibre Channel with SR optics (LC connectors)
- PCIe Gen4 x16 interface for exceptional bandwidth utilization
- Auto-negotiation supporting 32/16/8 Gb/s speeds per port
- Full-height form factor designed for standard server PCIe slots
- Up to 6,400 MBps bandwidth per port with shortwave laser optics
- Single or multiple initiator support via NPIV
- Ships with 32 Gb SR optical transceivers installed
- Supports AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments, including boot capability
The IBM EN2L adapter provides robust, high-performance integration into compatible Power Systems, offering low-latency, high-IOPS Fibre Channel links ideal for demanding storage area networks. Its quad-port configuration maximizes density while leveraging PCIe4 technology to support scalable, future-ready SAN infrastructures.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe4 x16 |
| Ports | 4 x SFP+ (SR optics, LC connectors) |
| Speeds | 32/16/8 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Protocols | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Form Factor | Full-height |
| Part Number | 03JP004 |
| CCIN | 2F06 |
| Voltage | Standard PCIe operation (refer to system docs for exact) |
Compatibility This adapter is compatible with select IBM Power Systems supporting PCIe4 x16 slots, including:
- Power S1022 (9105-22A)
- Power S1024 (9105-42A)
- Power S1014 (9105-41B)
- Power E1050 (9043-MRX)
- Power S1124 (9824-42A)
- Power L1122 (9856-22H)
- Power E1080 (9080-HEU)
- And other Power10 and Power11 models with compatible PCIe4 infrastructure.
At Data Tech Computer, we stand behind this product with a 60-day warranty for added confidence. Perfect for high-density, high-performance optical SAN expansion in your IBM Power environment.
