Product Description
IBM ALB7 100/40 GbE Adapter pair (2 port)
The IBM ALB7 100/40 GbE Adapter pair (2 port) provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity for IBM FlashSystem and compatible storage platforms. Each card delivers a single 100/40 GbE port for a total of two ports in the matched pair, enabling high-performance host attachment to IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments with low-latency networking and RoCE/iWARP support.
Supplied as a matched pair for active-active or high-availability configurations, these adapters ensure continuous data access with full compatibility across FlashSystem 5300, 5600, 7300, 7600, and 9600 series systems.
Key Features of the IBM ALB7 100/40 GbE Adapter pair (2 port)
- • Two 100/40 GbE SFP28 ports (one port per card) for high-throughput Ethernet connectivity
- • Supplied as a matched pair for redundant I/O configurations
- • PCIe form factor with standard bracket for easy installation in control enclosures
- • Support for 100/40 GbE auto-negotiation with RoCE v2 and iWARP capabilities
- • Advanced error correction and link-level reliability features
- • Hot-plug capable in supported FlashSystem nodes
- • Full integration with IBM Storage Virtualize for seamless host mapping and zoning
- • Optimized for low-latency, high-IOPS workloads in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | ALB7 |
| Port Speed | 100/40 GbE (per port) |
| Ports | 2 ports total (1 port per card in supplied pair) |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Standard low-profile PCIe adapter card |
| Transceivers | Included SFP28 optical modules |
| Compatibility | FlashSystem 5300, 5600, 7300, 7600, 9600 and compatible Storwize platforms |
Virtualization, Security and Reliability
The ALB7 adapter pair integrates seamlessly with IBM Storage Virtualize software, supporting advanced host mapping, multipathing, and zoning for maximum availability. Combined with enterprise-grade RAS features, these adapters deliver reliable, high-performance Ethernet connectivity for mission-critical IBM Power Systems and IBM i workloads.
Every IBM ALB7 100/40 GbE Adapter pair (2 port) purchased from Data Tech Computer is backed by a full 60-day warranty for complete peace of mind.
