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49Y7971 — 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 NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller - FRU. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
49Y7971
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number49Y7971
ManufacturerIBM
Interface10GbE
Capacity10GB
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NIC CTRL PHY 0 PHY 1 ROM VRM 10GbE 10GbE LINK ACT PCIe x8 ~167 mm NETWORK ADAPTER | 2-PORT 10GbE | 10GbE | Full Height PCIe x8 | Link/Activity LEDs | PXE boot ROM TITLE NIC ADAPTER PN 49Y7971 MFR IBM IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 I
KEY FEATURES
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10GbE Interface
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10GB Capacity
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 3
49Y7970CompatiblePARTNER
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller - Option
compatible
49Y7972CompatiblePARTNER
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller - FRU
compatible
49Y7973CompatiblePARTNER
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller - SBB
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 3
49Y7970SUBSTITUTE
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller
IBM
49Y7972SUBSTITUTE
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller
IBM
49Y7973SUBSTITUTE
IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 49Y7971?
49Y7971 is a IBM NIC 10GbE RJ-45 2-Port PCI-E-2.0x8 Intel X540-T2 Controller - FRU manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 49Y7971?
There are 3 known substitutes for 49Y7971: 49Y7970, 49Y7972, 49Y7973. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 49Y7971 still available?
49Y7971 is currently Unknown.
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