AddOn IBM 81Y1537 40GbE PCIe Network Interface Card with Dual QSFP+ Ports

AddOn IBM® 81Y1537 Comparable 40Gbs Dual Open QSFP+ Port PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card

The AddOn IBM 81Y1537 40-Gigabit Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x8 network interface card offers high-speed connectivity for demanding server and networking environments. Built on the Intel XL710 chipset, this NIC supports data transfer rates up to 40Gbps, making it ideal for high-performance clustering, storage, and enterprise networking applications. Its dual open QSFP+ ports provide flexible options for multi-mode and single-mode fiber transceivers, allowing customized reach and scalable infrastructure expansion. The card is compatible with a variety of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Unix-like platforms, ensuring broad deployment flexibility. Included with the product are both half-height and full-height brackets, enabling easy installation in different server chassis configurations. This cost-effective solution guarantees reliable operation with a lifetime warranty, backed by rigorous certification testing for first-time correctness.

Features:

• High-performance 40Gigabit Ethernet card enabling reliable, trouble-free networking, clustering, or storage solutions

• Designed for PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots, supporting up to 8000MB/s bandwidth for optimal desktop and server connectivity

• Dual port configuration allows adding two network connections through a single expansion slot, maximizing hardware efficiency

• Supports optical fiber cables for extended distance data transmission and enhanced network flexibility

• Utilizes 40GBase-X technology to achieve data transfer rates up to 40Gbps over compatible network cables