IBM - 00Y5634 - IBM Flex System FC5052 Dual-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter

IBM 00Y5634 Flex System FC5052 Dual-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter

The IBM 00Y5634 Flex System FC5052 is a dual-port 16 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) adapter built to add high-speed SAN connectivity to IBM Flex System compute nodes. With two 16Gb FC ports, it supports resilient fabric designs and multipath configurations—ideal where predictable storage access and path redundancy are required for virtualised and business-critical workloads.

Designed for IBM Flex System environments, the FC5052 integrates into the Flex System I/O expansion architecture and is commonly used in chassis deployments with enterprise Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays. It is a practical choice for expanding SAN bandwidth, maintaining like-for-like spares, or standardising connectivity across a node fleet; for broader platform sourcing, see related IBM hardware categories.

Key Features

Key specifications and deployment benefits for the IBM Flex System FC5052 adapter:

• Dual-port 16 Gb Fibre Channel interfaces to provide redundant SAN paths and support multipathing for improved availability.
• IBM Flex System form factor to ensure correct mechanical and electrical fit within Flex System compute node I/O expansion options.
• Compatibility with IBM Flex System compute nodes (example families: Flex System x240, x440, x480) to keep SAN connectivity consistent across chassis deployments.
• Fibre Channel protocol support to enable block storage access for SAN boot, clustered workloads, and shared datastore designs.
• Support for fabric-based zoning and LUN masking workflows to help enforce controlled access in enterprise SAN environments.
• Designed for redundant fabric topologies to reduce single points of failure in dual-switch SAN architectures.
• Optimised for 24/7 data center operation to provide stable connectivity for production workloads and maintenance strategies.
• Suitable for lifecycle maintenance and spare-part strategies to keep existing Flex System installations operational with matching components.

In Flex System builds, this adapter is often deployed alongside internal storage and expansion options such as RAID CONTROLLER solutions and other I/O expansion CONTROLLER cards, depending on whether storage is SAN-attached or locally provisioned.

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 parts are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing Flex System environments, reduce electronic waste, and control budget compared to buying new.

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, and we ship worldwide from Denmark; to standardise host connectivity alongside SAN access, you may also source an IBM NETWORK ADAPTER.