IBM - 00E2872 - IBM PCIe2 4-port 1GbE Adapter

IBM 00E2872 PCIe2 4-Port 1GbE Adapter

The IBM 00E2872 is a PCIe Gen2 (PCIe2) quad-port 1GbE Ethernet adapter designed to add reliable, multi-port copper connectivity to compatible IBM server platforms. It provides four 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single PCIe2 expansion card, helping you increase physical port density without consuming multiple slots—useful for virtualization hosts, backup networks, management networks, and segmented application traffic.

In typical rack deployments, the adapter connects to access-layer SWITCH ports using standard RJ45 cabling, and it can complement chassis I/O expansion with a NETWORK MODULE where applicable. For consistent spares and standardised expansion across fleets, it also aligns with other add-in options in the PCI CARD category within the wider IBM ecosystem.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics of the IBM 00E2872 adapter for enterprise server deployments:

• PCIe Gen2 (PCIe2) host interface to install in standard server PCIe expansion slots.
• Four 1GbE Ethernet ports on one adapter to add multiple dedicated network paths from a single card.
• 1GbE copper interfaces (RJ45-based) to interoperate with common enterprise switching and structured cabling.
• Compatibility for IBM System x / xSeries server environments to extend and maintain existing IBM infrastructures.
• Common deployment in IBM rack server families such as System x3550 and x3650 (generation dependent) to increase LAN port count without adding multiple NICs.
• Multi-port design to separate traffic types (e.g., management, VM, storage/backup) across distinct physical interfaces.
• Support for teaming/bonding (OS-dependent) to improve link resilience and enable aggregated uplinks across ports.
• Enterprise adapter class design to support continuous 24/7 operation in data center and server room environments.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply. Units are cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects and support practical redeployment in production or lab environments.

Choosing refurbished parts helps extend the lifecycle of installed IBM server platforms, reduces electronic waste, and supports budget control compared to buying new. This product 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. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark.