Product Description
IBM AHBK 4 Port 64 Gb FC Card (Pair)
The IBM AHBK is a pair of 4-port 64 Gb Fibre Channel host interface adapter cards designed for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 control enclosure.
Product Description
The IBM AHBK (feature code AHBK, part number 03JK915) provides two 4-port 64 Gb Fibre Channel adapter cards for the IBM FlashSystem 9500 (machine type 4983/4666 model AH8). Each adapter includes four 64 Gb FC ports with shortwave SFP transceivers. This feature delivers ultra-high-speed host connectivity supporting both traditional SCSI Fibre Channel and FC-NVMe protocols. The dual-card pair ensures redundancy and high availability for the most demanding enterprise storage environments.
Features
- Pair of adapter cards (two cards)
- Four 64 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 (32 Gb / 16 Gb) for compatibility
- Ultra-high-performance host connectivity
- Designed for redundant, high-availability configurations
- Compatible with IBM Storage Virtualize
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AHBK
- Part Number / FRU: 03JK915
- Description: 4 Port 64 Gb FC Card (Pair)
- Ports: 4 × 64 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 AHBK 4 Port 64 Gb FC 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 (typically limited to fewer slots than 32 Gb adapters). Long-wave SFPs are not supported on 64 Gb adapters. Verify firmware levels and configuration guidelines via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
