IBM - 00AG543 - Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Ada

IBM 00AG543 Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter

The IBM 00AG543 Flex System CN4052S is a refurbished, chassis-integrated 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter built for IBM Flex System environments. It provides two 10Gb Ethernet connections from supported Flex System compute nodes into the chassis I/O architecture, helping deliver predictable bandwidth for virtualised hosts and dense blade deployments.

Designed for data centers and private cloud platforms, the CN4052S supports traffic consolidation concepts commonly used in Flex System designs, reducing the need for multiple physical adapters while keeping logical separation between network types. For broader platform sourcing, align this adapter with other refurbished IBM infrastructure components, and plan upstream connectivity with compatible SWITCH hardware depending on your Flex System network topology.

Key Features

Below are the main technical characteristics and deployment benefits of the CN4052S Virtual Fabric Adapter.

• 2-port 10Gb Ethernet connectivity to provide high-bandwidth links for blade server workloads and virtualised hosts.
• Virtual Fabric architecture support to consolidate LAN traffic and maintain logical separation across shared physical links.
• Chassis-integrated Flex System I/O design to ensure proper fit and operation within Flex System chassis networking.
• Compatibility with IBM Flex System compute nodes that support CN4052S adapters, including Flex System x240, x440, and x880 families, to standardise connectivity across mixed blade deployments.
• VLAN support to segment management, storage, and production networks while using the same 10Gb physical interfaces.
• QoS capabilities to prioritise latency-sensitive application traffic and maintain predictable service levels under load.
• Enterprise-grade reliability characteristics to support continuous 24/7 operation in production blade environments.
• Designed to integrate with Flex System chassis networking options to simplify server-to-network connectivity at scale.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished adapters are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing Flex System installations, control budget compared to buying new, and reduce electronic waste.

All products from Direct Hardware Supply include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives, and tape libraries include three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. To complete a Flex System build, consider related chassis connectivity options such as NETWORK MODULE components and additional PCI CARD hardware where applicable.