Product Description
IBM ALBM 25/10 GbE (RoCE) 2 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)
The IBM ALBM is a pair of 25/10 GbE RoCE adapter cards designed for the IBM FlashSystem 5200. It provides high-speed, low-latency Ethernet connectivity with RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) support for host attachment, replication, and system communication.
Product Description
The IBM ALBM (feature code ALBM, FRU/part number 03GH779) supplies a matched pair of 25/10 GbE (RoCE) 2-port adapter cards for the IBM FlashSystem 5200 (machine type 4662, models 6H2 and UH6). Each adapter delivers dual 25/10 GbE ports, enabling high-bandwidth iSCSI and RDMA (RoCE) connectivity to hosts, switches, and other systems. RoCE support allows for significantly lower latency and reduced CPU overhead compared to traditional Ethernet, making these adapters ideal for high-performance storage environments, including IBM Power Systems workloads.
Features
- Pair of 25/10 GbE RoCE 2-port adapter cards
- Supports 25 GbE and 10 GbE speeds
- RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for low-latency, high-throughput data transfer
- Suitable for iSCSI host attachment, replication, and inter-system communication
- Hot-plug capable in supported FlashSystem node canisters
- Full integration with IBM Storage Virtualize
- Provides redundant, high-availability connectivity when installed as a pair
- Ideal for high-performance and low-latency storage networking
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ALBM
- Part Number / FRU: 03GH779
- Description: 25/10 GbE (RoCE) 2 Port Adapter Cards (Pair)
- Port Speed: 25 GbE / 10 GbE
- Ports: 2 ports per adapter (4 ports total in the pair)
- Protocol Support: iSCSI and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
- Compatibility: IBM FlashSystem 5200 (4662-6H2 / 4662-UH6)
- Function: Host I/O, replication, and clustering
Compatibility
The IBM ALBM 25/10 GbE (RoCE) 2 Port Adapter Cards (Pair) is compatible with:
- Storage Systems: IBM FlashSystem 5200 (machine type 4662, models 6H2 and UH6)
- Environments: Systems running IBM Storage Virtualize
- Host Connectivity: Ethernet networks using iSCSI and RoCE
- Limitations: Must be installed in matching pairs across node canisters for proper redundancy. Verify exact slot placement rules, transceiver/cable compatibility, and firmware requirements via IBM documentation.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
