IBM 39Y6136 server / storage / networking hardware Server Hardware / Parts

The IBM 39Y6136 is an IBM PRO/1000 quad-port server Ethernet adapter, a four-port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-X/PCIe card built around Intel’s PRO/1000 controller silicon and sold under IBM’s own System x part numbering for xSeries and System x rack servers. The card provides four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports from a single expansion slot, commonly used for network segregation, link aggregation or simply adding port density to a server that has run out of onboard NICs. Intel’s PRO/1000 chipset family was widely OEM’d across server vendors during this period, and IBM’s own-branded version carries full IBM service and warranty support rather than being a generic third-party card. These adapters remain a straightforward, low-risk upgrade path for older System x servers still handling production workloads. Buyers should confirm PCI-X versus PCIe slot type and driver support for their specific server generation before ordering. Tech-Star is UK-based and ships worldwide.