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IBM BroadCom dual-port PCI Ethernet adapter card, high-profile bracket

IBM

IBM BroadCom PCI Ethernet Network Adapter Card High Profile Dual-Port 49Y4205 49Y4204

SKU CH-Y2M9-1FVRG

Dual-port PCI Ethernet adapter in high-profile form factor for wired network connectivity

  • TypeModem
  • Dual-port design doubles wired network connectivity
  • PCI interface fits standard desktop expansion slots
  • High-profile bracket suits full-height chassis installations
  • IBM BroadCom engineering ensures enterprise-grade reliability
  • Ships as a single ready-to-install adapter card

IBM BroadCom PCI Ethernet Adapter

This IBM BroadCom PCI Ethernet Network Adapter Card adds two wired network connections to a desktop or server that has an available PCI slot. The high-profile bracket fits standard full-height chassis. It is suited for administrators who need redundant links or separate networks on a single expansion card.

Suitable for legacy PCI systems only

The card installs in a conventional 32-bit PCI slot and cannot be used in PCIe, PCI-X or low-profile slots. Buyers whose motherboards lack a standard PCI connector should look at a different interface. Systems that require fibre or 10 GbE connectivity also need another solution.

Dual-port PCI interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the dual-port PCI interface. Verify that the target machine provides a free full-height PCI slot before purchase. The package includes one adapter card with the listed part numbers.

Highlights

  • Dual-port design doubles wired network connectivity
  • PCI interface fits standard desktop expansion slots
  • High-profile bracket suits full-height chassis installations
  • IBM BroadCom engineering ensures enterprise-grade reliability
  • Ships as a single ready-to-install adapter card

Specifications

TypeModem

Questions about this item

Will the 32-bit PCI slot bandwidth limit the dual-port throughput under heavy load?

The adapter uses a standard 32-bit PCI interface, so total bus bandwidth caps combined traffic from both ports.

How much heat does the high-profile bracket add inside a crowded server chassis?

The card is a passive high-profile design with no onboard fan; it relies on system airflow through the bracket vents.

Does the BroadCom controller need a firmware update before 24/7 operation?

The adapter ships with the firmware loaded by the manufacturer; no separate update step is required for normal use.

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