Product Description
IBM AHB6 25GbE (RoCE) Adapter Pair for FlashSystem 9200
The IBM AHB6 is a pair of dual-port 25 GbE RoCE adapter cards for IBM FlashSystem 9200 control enclosures.
Product Description
The IBM AHB6 (feature code AHB6) supplies a matched pair of dual-port 25 GbE adapters with RoCE support. Each card has two 25 Gb Ethernet ports with SFP28 transceivers. The pair provides four 25 GbE ports total. Ports support iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, NVMe-RoCE, and IP replication. Ports can operate at 10 Gbps with appropriate transceivers. Feature AHB6 is used on FlashSystem 9200 systems. The related iWARP feature is AHB7. This adapter does not support FCoE.
Features
- Pair of dual-port 25 GbE adapter cards
- Two ports per card (four ports total)
- SFP28 transceivers
- RoCE support
- iSCSI and NVMe/TCP support
- Auto-negotiation to 10 Gbps with supported modules
- Used for host attachment and IP replication
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHB6
- Description: 25GbE (RoCE) Adapter Pair
- Ports: 2 × 25 GbE per card (4 total)
- Port Speed: 25 Gbps (10 Gbps with compatible modules)
- Protocol: RoCE, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, NVMe-RoCE
- Related feature: AHB7 (iWARP pair)
- Machine types: 9846, 9848 (FlashSystem 9200)
Compatibility
The IBM AHB6 25GbE (RoCE) Adapter Pair is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM FlashSystem 9200 (machine types 9846 and 9848, models AG8 and UG8)
- Function: Host attachment via iSCSI or NVMe-RoCE, and IP replication
- Related features: AHB7 is the 25GbE iWARP pair on the same platforms. AHB3/AHBD and AHB4/AHBE are the Fibre Channel pairs
- Limitations: Install matching cards across both node canisters. Confirm firmware level and slot availability before install. Does not support FCoE. Not compatible with IBM Power Systems PCIe server slots
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
