- Offers an end-to-end solution at up to 40 Gb
- Provides a PCI Express x8 host interface for high-speed connection
- Offers connectivity to high-speed I/O module bays in the BCH chassis
- Enables use of up to two 40 Gb ports from the blade server to the external network
- 2-port card allows use of two 40 Gb High-Speed Switch Modules (HSSM) in a chassis
The InfiniBand 2-port 40 Gb Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter shows IBM's commitment to meet customer needs through its BladeCenter offerings. It is the addition to the BladeCenter portfolio, enabling high-speed connections to drive bandwidth-intensive applications like virtualization. IBM offers this version of the card with two ports, giving higher flexibility to its clients. This card allows clients to add up to two High-Speed Switch Modules (HSSMs) in a single chassis to meet the most bandwidth-intensive application needs.