Product Description
The IBM EN15 PCIe3 4-port 10GbE SR Adapter (Part Number: 00ND466) is a high-performance, full-height PCIe Gen3 x8 adapter designed for IBM Power Systems, delivering robust Ethernet connectivity for enterprise data centers. Featuring four 10 Gb SR optical ports with SFP+ transceivers and LC duplex connectors, it supports industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing with high-bandwidth, low-latency networking. The adapter enables SR-IOV virtualization for optimized resource sharing, ideal for virtualized workloads such as cloud computing and big data analytics. Available refurbished, this cost-effective network interface card (NIC) enhances Power8 and Power9 server performance, supporting IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments for mission-critical applications like ERP and database systems, ensuring scalable and reliable connectivity.
Key Features
- Four 10 Gb SR optical ports with SFP+ transceivers for high-speed Ethernet connectivity.
- PCIe Gen3 x8 interface delivers high bandwidth and low latency for enterprise networking.
- SR-IOV support enables virtual function sharing, optimizing virtualized Power Systems environments.
- Full-height design, compatible with IBM Power8 and Power9 servers for robust integration.
- Uses MMF-850nm fiber cabling with LC duplex connectors for reliable short-range connectivity.
Technical Specifications
| Feature Codes | EN15 (Full-Height), EN16 (Low-Profile) |
| Part Number | 00ND466 |
| CCIN | 2CE3 |
| Form Factor | PCIe3 x8 Full-Height, Short |
| Interface | 10Gb Ethernet SR (4-port) |
| Connectors | 4x LC Duplex (SFP+ Transceivers) |
| Cables | MMF-850nm Fiber (OM3: 300m, OM2: 100m at 10 Gbps) |
Compatibility with Power Systems
The IBM EN15 PCIe3 4-port 10GbE SR Adapter (00ND466) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, ensuring seamless integration for enterprise networking across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail:
- AIX 7.1 (7100-01 SP4+), 6.1 (6100-07 SP4+), IBM i 7.1 (RS710-10+ via VIOS 2.2.3.4), Linux (RHEL 6, SLES 11 or later).
- Power Systems models: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8284-22A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9009-22A, 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME.
- Requires PCIe3 x8 slot and HMC for SR-IOV; supports EXP24S/EXP24SX drawers for storage connectivity.
Note: SR-IOV requires appropriate firmware and OS levels; IBM i support via VIOS only.
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