IBM - 01EJ187 - IBM 4-port 16Gb FC Adapter (Single)

IBM 01EJ187 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (Single)

The IBM 01EJ187 is a 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter for connecting enterprise servers to a Fibre Channel SAN. With four 16Gb FC ports and a PCIe host interface, it is well suited for multi-path storage designs that require predictable, low-latency access for virtualisation clusters, databases, and backup environments.

This adapter is typically deployed in IBM server platforms with available PCIe expansion, including IBM System x and Lenovo/IBM ThinkSystem families (model-dependent). For complete server builds, it is often installed alongside an NETWORK ADAPTER for LAN connectivity, and may complement local storage configurations using an RAID CONTROLLER. You can also browse additional IBM hardware to maintain consistency across mixed estates.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment benefits of the IBM 01EJ187:

• 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel interface to provide multi-path SAN connectivity and improved link resilience.
• PCIe host interface to integrate into supported server expansion slots for straightforward in-chassis installation.
• Support for Fibre Channel fabric deployments to fit enterprise SAN topologies with zoning and redundant paths.
• Multi-port design to enable path diversity to separate SAN switches or fabrics for higher availability.
• Optimised for block storage access over FC to support consistent performance for virtual machines and databases.
• Compatibility with IBM System x and Lenovo/IBM ThinkSystem servers that support the 01EJ187 option, including select xSeries/System x rack servers and ThinkSystem rack models (configuration-dependent), to align with existing platform standards.
• Designed to integrate with FC SAN switches and storage arrays to extend or refresh existing Fibre Channel environments.
• Enterprise-grade adapter design to support 24/7 operation in data centre and colocation deployments.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware supplied by Direct Hardware Supply. Devices are cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects—ideal for lifecycle extensions, lab environments, and maintaining installed base infrastructure without forcing a full platform refresh.

All refurbished hardware 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, and Direct Hardware Supply ships worldwide from Denmark.

For broader storage connectivity and server integration projects, related options such as an IBM CONTROLLER can help complete configurations where additional I/O or storage management is required.