This listing is for an IBM 02AR297 16Gb 4-Port LW FCP/FICON Fibre Channel Controller Adapter, an enterprise-class host bus adapter designed for high-performance storage networking environments.
This adapter provides four 16Gb Fibre Channel long-wave (LW) ports, enabling reliable, high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Supporting both FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol) and FICON (Fiber Connectivity) environments, it is ideal for enterprise data centers, IBM Power Systems, and mission-critical storage infrastructures.
Designed for demanding workloads, this controller adapter delivers low-latency performance, high availability, and dependable connectivity for storage, virtualization, and mainframe environments.
Specifications:
- Brand: IBM
- Part Number: 02AR297
- Type: Fibre Channel Controller Adapter / HBA
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Ports: 4 x Fibre Channel Long-Wave (LW) Ports
- Data Rate: 16Gb Fibre Channel per port
- Protocols Supported: FCP and FICON
- Connectivity: Long-Wave Fibre Channel Optical Interface
- Application: SAN, Enterprise Storage, and Mainframe Connectivity
- Condition: Used / Pulled from working environment (adjust if needed)
Features:
- Genuine IBM enterprise Fibre Channel adapter
- Four high-speed 16Gb Fibre Channel LW ports
- Supports both FCP and FICON storage environments
- Designed for SAN, virtualization, and enterprise storage networks
- Provides reliable, low-latency data connectivity
- Ideal for IBM Power Systems and compatible server platforms
- Built for continuous 24/7 data center operation
- Enterprise-grade construction for long-term reliability
- Suitable for upgrades, replacements, and storage infrastructure expansion projects
