Description:IBM Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel ExpansionCard (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenterPart Number(s) IBM Part# 46M6141 IBM Option Part# 46M6140 Overview: The Emulex 8Gb Fiber Channel Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter enables high-performance connection to a Storage Area Network (SAN). Thanks to the innovative design of the IBM BladeCenter midplane - this Fiber Channel adapter operates without needing an optical transceiver module - saving you significant hardware costs. Each adapter provides dual paths to the SAN switches to ensure full redundancy. Meanwhile the exclusive firmware-based architecture allows firmware and features to be upgraded without taking the server offline or rebooting and without needing to upgrade the driver. Specifications: CategoryIBM Option Sub-CategoryExpander Card GenerationBladeCenter Part Number46M6141 Products ID471149 ManufacturerIBM CompatibilityPC Form FactorPlug-in Card Interface8Gb Fibre Channel TypeHost Bus Adapter Data Link Protocol8Gb Fibre Channel