IBM ALBL 10 Gb Ethernet 4-Port Adapter Cards (Pair) for FlashSystem 5200 & 5300

The IBM ALBL is a pair of 10 Gb Ethernet 4-port adapter cards for IBM FlashSystem 5200 and FlashSystem 5300 control enclosures.

Product Description

The IBM ALBL (feature code ALBL, part number 03GH773) supplies two 4-port 10 Gb Ethernet adapter cards. The pair provides eight 10 GbE ports for iSCSI host attachment, IP replication, and system-to-system communication. Feature ALBR is the related 10 Gb Ethernet 4-port pair feature used on FlashSystem 5300 model 7H2 orders.

Features

Matched pair of 4-port 10 Gb Ethernet adapters
10 GbE per port
Eight ports per feature
iSCSI host attachment
IP replication and inter-system links
Hot-plug capable in supported node canisters
Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 operation

Technical Specifications

Feature Code: ALBL
Part Number / FRU: 03GH773
Related Feature: ALBR (FlashSystem 5300 10 Gb 4-port pair)
Description: 10 Gb Ethernet 4 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)
Ports: 4 ports per card, 8 ports per feature
Port Speed: 10 GbE
Protocol: iSCSI
Quantity: Maximum applies to combined optional host-interface card features

Compatibility

The IBM ALBL 10 Gb Ethernet 4-Port Adapter Cards (Pair) are compatible with:

Systems: IBM FlashSystem 5200 (4662-6H2 and 4662-UH6) and IBM FlashSystem 5300 (4662-7H2)
Software: IBM Storage Virtualize on the supported enclosure
Related adapters: ALBR is the 10 Gb Ethernet 4-port pair feature on FlashSystem 5300. ALBN is the 25/10 GbE iWARP pair on FlashSystem 5200 and 5300
Install rules: Install matching cards across both node canisters
Limitations: Fits supported FlashSystem 5200 and 5300 adapter slots only. Does not fit IBM Power Systems PCIe server slots. Confirm firmware level and transceiver support before install

IBM ALBL 10 Gb Ethernet 4 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)

Product Description