IBM - 42C1822 - Brocade 10Gb Dual Port PCIe CNA Adaptor

IBM 42C1822 Brocade 10Gb Dual Port PCIe CNA Adapter

The IBM 42C1822 is a Brocade 10Gb dual-port PCIe converged network adapter (CNA) designed to add high-speed connectivity to compatible IBM servers and PCIe-equipped platforms. With two 10Gb ports and a PCIe host interface, it supports demanding data center workloads where low-latency network access and consistent throughput are required for virtualisation hosts, storage networks, and application servers.

For IBM-centric environments, this adapter is a practical choice when standardising spare parts across mixed infrastructures. It can also be deployed alongside related IBM networking components such as SWITCH hardware and NETWORK MODULE options to extend or refresh server-to-network connectivity without changing the server platform.

Key Features

Below are the core technical characteristics of the IBM 42C1822 CNA for professional server and network deployments.

• Dual 10Gb ports to provide redundant paths or increased aggregate bandwidth for server uplinks.
• PCI Express (PCIe) adapter form factor to integrate into supported server expansion slots for straightforward upgrades.
• Converged network adapter (CNA) design to support consolidated I/O for mixed network and storage traffic where applicable.
• Compatible with selected IBM System x/IBM xSeries server families to maintain existing hardware standards (for example, IBM System x and IBM xSeries platforms that support this FRU/option).
• Enterprise driver/firmware ecosystem typical for IBM server options to simplify OS and hypervisor integration in managed environments.
• Support for VLAN capabilities to segment traffic between tenants, applications, or environments on shared physical links.
• QoS support to prioritise latency-sensitive workloads such as storage or voice/video flows on converged networks.
• Designed for 24/7 data center operation to deliver reliable connectivity in production racks and clustered hosts.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished, cleaned, and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished server adapters are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of installed IBM platforms, control budgets compared to buying new, and reduce electronic waste.

All refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives, and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. For broader IBM expansion and integration needs, you can also source related PCI CARD components and other IBM infrastructure parts shipped worldwide from Denmark.