Product Description
IBM AHBB 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Cards with Transceivers (Pair)
The IBM AHBB is a pair of 4-port Fibre Channel host interface adapter cards with transceivers designed for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 control enclosure.
Product Description
The IBM AHBB (feature code AHBB, part number 03JK177) provides two 4-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel adapter cards for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 (machine type 4983/4666 model AH8). Each adapter includes four 32 Gb FC ports with shortwave SFP transceivers. This feature delivers high-performance host connectivity supporting both traditional SCSI Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe protocols. The dual-card pair ensures redundancy and high availability for enterprise storage environments.
Features
- Pair of adapter cards (two cards)
- Four 32 Gb Fibre Channel ports per card (eight ports total)
- Shortwave SFP transceivers included
- Supports SCSI Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe
- Auto-negotiation to lower speeds (16 Gb / 8 Gb) for compatibility
- High-performance host connectivity
- Designed for redundant, high-availability configurations
- Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHBB
- Part Number / FRU: 03JK177
- Description: 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Cards with Transceivers (Pair)
- Ports: 4 × 32 Gb FC per adapter (8 ports total in the pair)
- Transceivers: Shortwave SFP (included)
- Protocols: Fibre Channel (SCSI) and FC-NVMe
- Compatibility: IBM FlashSystem 9500 (4983-AH8 / 4666-AH8)
- Type: Host Interface Adapter (Pair)
Compatibility
The IBM AHBB 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Cards with Transceivers (Pair) is compatible with:
- Control Enclosures: IBM FlashSystem 9500 models 4983-AH8 and 4666-AH8
- Environments: Systems running IBM Storage Virtualize
- Limitations: Follow IBM adapter slot placement rules and maximum quantities per control enclosure. Verify firmware levels and configuration guidelines via IBM documentation. Long-wave SFPs may be available as optional features for extended distance connections.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
