This listing is for an IBM 98Y6840 8GB 8-Port SW FCP/FICON Adapter PCIe, an enterprise-class Fibre Channel adapter designed for IBM Power Systems and high-performance storage networking environments.

Built for mission-critical data center operations, this adapter provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). Supporting both FCP (Fibre Channel Protocol) and FICON (Fiber Connectivity) environments, it is ideal for enterprise storage, virtualization, backup infrastructure, and mainframe-connected systems requiring reliable, low-latency data transfer.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 98Y6840
• Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
• Port Count: 8 Ports
• Data Rate: 8Gb Fibre Channel
• Protocols Supported: FCP and FICON
• Application: Storage Area Network (SAN) Connectivity
• Compatibility: IBM Power Systems and compatible enterprise platforms
• Form Factor: Server Expansion Adapter
• Condition: Used / Pulled from working environment (adjust if needed)

Features:

• Enterprise-grade IBM Fibre Channel adapter
• Provides eight high-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
• Supports both FCP and FICON storage environments
• Designed for SAN, virtualization, and data center applications
• Delivers reliable, low-latency storage connectivity
• Ideal for server upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure expansion
• Built for continuous 24/7 enterprise operation
• Trusted IBM engineering for mission-critical workloads and storage networks