Product Description
IBM ALB2 32 Gb FC 4 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)
The IBM ALB2 is a pair of 32 Gb Fibre Channel host interface adapter cards designed for IBM FlashSystem 5300 control enclosures.
Product Description
The IBM ALB2 (feature code ALB2) provides two I/O adapter cards, each equipped with four 32 Gb Fibre Channel ports and shortwave SFP transceivers. This feature is used in the IBM FlashSystem 5300 control enclosure (machine type 4662 model 7H2) to deliver 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
- 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: ALB2
- Description: 32 Gb FC 4 Port Adapter Cards (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 5300 (4662-7H2)
- Type: Host Interface Adapter (Pair)
Compatibility
The IBM ALB2 32 Gb FC 4 Port Adapter Cards (Pair) is compatible with:
- Control Enclosures: IBM FlashSystem 5300 model 4662-7H2
- 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.
