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| Product Overview |
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The Dell 430-4973 QME2662 16Gbps 2-Port Fibre Channel I/O Mezzanine Card enhances server capabilities by providing fast Fibre Channel connections in a compact form. It's designed to fit within Dell servers, offering added storage networking options without occupying standard expansion slots. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 430-4973 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | Mezzanine (LOM) |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QME2662 (QLogic 2662) |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Mezzanine Card (I/O Mezzanine) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus |
| Product Description |
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This 16Gbps 2-Port Fibre Channel I/O Mezzanine Card is built for accelerating storage networking by providing fast, reliable data links. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and low latency are critical. Engineered primarily for use with Dell servers, this card is suited to IT professionals managing storage area networks (SANs), virtualization platforms, or demanding database applications. Key Features
Typically deployed in enterprise server racks, this mezzanine card helps maintain fast and secure links between servers and storage arrays. Its role is vital in setups where data flows must remain uninterrupted and swift. |