Product Description
IBM AHBH 2 Port 25GbE RoCE Adapter Card (Pair)
The IBM AHBH is a pair of dual-port 25 GbE RoCE host interface adapter cards designed for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 control enclosure.
Product Description
The IBM AHBH (feature code AHBH, part number 01YM283) provides two dual-port 25 GbE RoCE adapter cards for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 (machine type 4983/4666 model AH8). These adapters deliver high-performance 25 Gbps Ethernet connectivity supporting RoCE, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics protocols. The pair ensures redundancy and high availability for host attachment, clustering, and replication. Optics are typically ordered separately.
Features
- Pair of adapter cards (two cards)
- Two 25 GbE ports per card (four ports total)
- Supports RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
- Supports iSCSI and NVMe over Fabrics
- High-performance, low-latency Ethernet connectivity
- Designed for redundant, high-availability configurations
- Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHBH
- Part Number / FRU: 01YM283
- Description: 2 Port 25GbE RoCE Adapter Card (Pair)
- Ports: 2 × 25 GbE per adapter (4 ports total in the pair)
- Protocol Support: RoCE, iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics
- Compatibility: IBM FlashSystem 9500 (4983-AH8 / 4666-AH8)
- Type: Host Interface Adapter (Pair)
Compatibility
The IBM AHBH 2 Port 25GbE RoCE Adapter Card (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. Compatible SFP28 optics or direct-attach cables are required (ordered separately). Verify firmware levels and configuration guidelines via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
