Product Description
IBM AHB7 25GbE (iWARP) Adapter Pair for FlashSystem 9200
The IBM AHB7 is a pair of dual-port 25 GbE iWARP adapter cards for IBM FlashSystem 9200 control enclosures.
Product Description
The IBM AHB7 (feature code AHB7) supplies a matched pair of dual-port 25 GbE adapters with iWARP support. Each card has two 25 Gb Ethernet ports with SFP28 transceivers. The pair provides four 25 GbE ports total. Ports support iSCSI host attachment, IP replication, and communication between control enclosures. Ports can operate at 10 Gbps with appropriate transceivers. Feature AHB7 is used on FlashSystem 9200 systems. The related RoCE feature is AHB6. This adapter does not support FCoE.
Features
- Pair of dual-port 25 GbE adapter cards
- Two ports per card (four ports total)
- SFP28 transceivers
- iWARP support
- iSCSI support
- Auto-negotiation to 10 Gbps with supported modules
- Used for host attachment, IP replication, and inter-enclosure links
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHB7
- Part Number: 01YM285
- Description: 25GbE (iWARP) Adapter Pair
- Ports: 2 × 25 GbE per card (4 total)
- Port Speed: 25 Gbps (10 Gbps with compatible modules)
- Protocol: iWARP, iSCSI
- Related feature: AHB6 (RoCE pair)
- Machine types: 9846, 9848 (FlashSystem 9200)
Compatibility
The IBM AHB7 25GbE (iWARP) Adapter Pair is compatible with:
- Systems: IBM FlashSystem 9200 (machine types 9846 and 9848, models AG8 and UG8)
- Function: Host attachment via iSCSI, IP replication, and communication between control enclosures
- Related features: AHB6 is the 25GbE RoCE 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.
