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44R9972 — Network Technical Data

IBM · NIC ADAPTER
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
RJ45 = copper (needs CAT6) | SFP+ = fiber (needs transceiver) FLR = FlexibleLOM (HPE integrated) — NOT standard PCIe
Bracket height MUST match chassis — Full Height (2U) vs Low Profile (1U)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - P/N. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
44R9972
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number44R9972
ManufacturerIBM
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo System x iDataPlex dx360 Server M3
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NIC CTRL PHY 0 PHY 1 ROM VRM SFP+ LINK ACT PCIe x8 ~167 mm NETWORK ADAPTER | 1-PORT 10GbE | SFP+ | Full Height PCIe x8 | Link/Activity LEDs | PXE boot ROM TITLE NIC ADAPTER PN 44R9972 MFR IBM IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Data center top-of-rack switching
  • High-speed server interconnects (10G/25G/40G/100G)
  • Storage network fabric (iSCSI, FCoE)
  • Campus and branch network infrastructure
  • Firewall and security appliance connectivity
  • WAN edge and SD-WAN deployments
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
44R9976CompatiblePARTNER
IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - Option
compatible
44R9971CompatiblePARTNER
IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
44R9971SUBSTITUTE
IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - FRU
IBM
44R9976SUBSTITUTE
IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 44R9972?
44R9972 is a IBM InfiniBand DDR 4X 1-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Mellanox ConnectX Module for BladeCenter - P/N manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 44R9972?
There are 2 known substitutes for 44R9972: 44R9976, 44R9971. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 44R9972 still available?
44R9972 is currently Unknown.
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