Product Description
IBM EN15 PCIe3 4-port 10GbE SR Adapter (CCIN 2CE3, P/N 00ND466)
The IBM EN15 is a high-performance PCIe3 quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter featuring four Short Range (SR) optical ports with SFP+ transceivers. Designed for IBM Power Systems servers, this full-height adapter delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity using multimode fiber optic cabling (up to 300 m reach with OM3/OM4 fiber). It is optimized for data-intensive workloads requiring robust 10GbE networking in AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments.
Features
- Four SFP+ ports supporting 10 Gb/s Ethernet with SR optics (multimode fiber)
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high throughput and low latency
- Support for IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard
- Multimode fiber connectivity with shortwave lasers (SR transceivers)
- Up to 300 m reach on OM3/OM4 multimode fiber (typical distances vary by fiber grade)
- Short, full-height form factor with bracket for standard PCIe3 slots
- Advanced offload features including TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload, large send offload, and VLAN tagging
- Reliable, enterprise-grade design for high-density 10GbE networking in Power Systems servers
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: EN15
- Part Number: 00ND466
- CCIN: 2CE3
- Bus Interface: PCIe Express 3.0 x8
- Ports: 4 × 10 Gb Ethernet (SFP+ SR optics)
- Speeds: 10 Gb/s per port
- Cabling Supported: Multimode fiber with SR transceivers (50/62.5 µm OM3/OM4 recommended; ≤ 300 m on OM3/OM4)
- 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:
- 8202-E4B
- 8202-E4C
- 8202-E4D
- 8286-41A
- 8286-42A
- 8408-44E
- 8408-E8E
- 9009-41A
- 9009-42A
- 9040-MR9
- 9080-M9S
- 9080-MHE
- 9080-MME
- Additional Power8 and Power9 models with PCIe3 infrastructure (consult system documentation for exact placement and OS requirements)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
