Product Description
IBM ADB8 2 Port 100GbE RoCEv2 Adapter Cards (Pair)
The IBM ADB8 is a pair of dual-port 100 GbE RoCEv2 host interface adapter cards designed for the IBM FlashSystem 7300 control enclosure.
Product Description
The IBM ADB8 (feature code ADB8) provides two 2-port 100 GbE RoCEv2 adapter cards for the IBM FlashSystem 7300 (machine type 4657 models 924 and U7D). These high-performance adapters deliver 100 Gbps Ethernet connectivity supporting RoCE v2, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics protocols. The pair ensures redundancy and high availability for host attachment, clustering, and replication in demanding enterprise environments.
Features
- Pair of adapter cards (two cards)
- Two 100 GbE ports per card (four ports total)
- Supports RoCE v2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
- Supports iSCSI and NVMe/TCP / NVMe-RoCE
- High-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity
- Designed for redundant, high-availability configurations
- Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ADB8
- Description: 2 Port 100GbE RoCEv2 Adapter Cards (Pair)
- Ports: 2 × 100 GbE per adapter (4 ports total in the pair)
- Protocol Support: RoCE v2, iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics
- Compatibility: IBM FlashSystem 7300 (4657-924 / 4657-U7D)
- Type: Host Interface Adapter (Pair)
Compatibility
The IBM ADB8 2 Port 100GbE RoCEv2 Adapter Cards (Pair) is compatible with:
- Control Enclosures: IBM FlashSystem 7300 models 4657-924 and 4657-U7D
- Environments: Systems running IBM Storage Virtualize
- Limitations: Follow IBM adapter slot placement rules and maximum quantities per control enclosure. Compatible QSFP28 optics or direct-attach cables are required (ordered separately or customer-supplied). Verify firmware levels and configuration guidelines via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
