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    IBM Power5 Ethernet, LAN & WAN Adapters – PCI & PCI-X Network Cards

    Discover a complete selection of genuine IBM Power5 compatible Ethernet adapters, including Gigabit copper/fiber, 10 Gigabit short-reach fiber, PCI/PCI-X options, and WAN modem connectivity solutions. These network cards deliver reliable high-speed performance for Power5 systems such as p5-520, p5-550, p5-570, System i5 models, and compatible expansion units.

    Why Choose IBM Power5 Network Adapters?

    IBM Power5 systems support a wide range of Ethernet LAN and WAN adapters tailored for enterprise networking. Options include copper RJ45 for standard twisted-pair cabling, multimode fiber for higher bandwidth, PCI/PCI-X interfaces for legacy and high-performance slots, and WAN adapters with modem support for remote connectivity. Adapters provide full-duplex operation, auto-negotiation where applicable, and compatibility with operating systems including AIX, IBM i (i5/OS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (per model and OS version). Feature codes and IOA designations ensure accurate matching to Power5 configurations.

    Available IBM Power5 Ethernet & Network Adapters

    • IBM 5701 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter — Single-port Gigabit copper Ethernet. Full-duplex, highly integrated PCI-X adapter supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, RJ45 connector.
    • IBM 5706 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter — Dual-port Gigabit copper Ethernet. Full-duplex, configurable ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ45 for PCI-X slots in Power5 systems.
    • IBM 5721 10 Gb Ethernet-SR PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter — Short-reach 10 Gbps multimode fiber Ethernet (up to 33 m on 62.5 µm or 300 m on 50 µm fiber), LC connector, PCI-X 2.0 DDR interface.
    • IBM 2793 PCI 2-Line WAN w/Modem — Feature #9793 (base). 2-line WAN with modem on port 0 (non-CIM version, available in most countries except Australia/New Zealand), PCI interface.
    • IBM 2805 PCI Quad Modem IOA — Four-line WAN modem adapter with RJ-11 ports. Supports V.92 56K Async SLIP/PPP and V.34 Fax up to 33.6K via internal modems.
    • IBM 2838 100/10Mbps PCI Ethernet IOA — Single-port 100/10 Mbps Ethernet. PCI interface for attachment to standard 100 Mbps high-speed Ethernet LANs and existing 10 Mbps networks.
    • IBM 2849 PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA — Single-port 100/10 Mbps Ethernet. PCI interface supporting standardized 100 Mbps Ethernet LANs and legacy 10 Mbps connections.
    • IBM 4838 PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA — Single-port 100/10 Mbps Ethernet. PCI interface with RJ45 connector for UTP-5 media, attaches to 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs.

    Compatibility & Support

    These adapters are compatible with IBM Power5-based systems, including but not limited to p5-520, p5-550, p5-570 series, System i5 models with Power5 processors, and compatible expansion units and I/O drawers.

    Refer to individual product pages for exact slot priorities, maximum quantities, OS support details, and installation guidelines. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.

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