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| Product Overview |
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The 4G6WF Dell LightPulse Dual-Port 16Gb/s PCIe Fibre Channel Ethernet Host Bus Adapter provides essential connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It fits into server environments requiring fast and dependable communication with SAN devices, delivering consistent performance without added complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 4G6WF |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support |
| 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 | Low-profile PCIe (half-height), Full-height bracket supported |
| Dimensions | 2.7 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches (68.9 x 167.6 x 17.8 mm) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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The 4G6WF Dell LightPulse Dual-Port 16Gb/s PCIe Fibre Channel Ethernet Host Bus Adapter enables fast and reliable connectivity for SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage setups where high throughput and low latency are critical. Built for professionals managing large-scale data storage or virtualization platforms, this adapter helps ensure efficient data flow between servers and storage arrays. IT administrators and network engineers often find it valuable for enhancing storage infrastructure performance. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise environments such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, and virtualized storage networks. Its role is to maintain efficient and reliable data transfers, supporting demanding workloads without bottlenecks. In practice, it helps organizations maintain smooth operations and data availability across complex storage systems, reducing downtime and boosting overall system responsiveness. |