Name: 7101674 Sun Storage 16Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Universal Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Sun
SKU: 7101674
Price: 251.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun Storage 16GB Fibre Channel PCIe Universal Host Bus Adapter enables servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage networks with up to 16Gbps throughput. It fits into PCIe slots and supports various Fibre Channel protocols to ensure smooth integration in data center SAN setups.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	7101674

Technical Information
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)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
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

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Fibre Channel PCIe Universal Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) with high bandwidth demands. Often found in enterprise data centers, it provides a fast and stable interface for transferring data between servers and storage arrays. Commonly used in environments requiring reliable storage connectivity such as virtualization hosts, database servers, and backup systems, it offers broad compatibility across various platforms and operating systems. IT administrators and system engineers benefit from its straightforward installation and management. Key Features Delivers 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed for rapid data exchange Compatible with PCIe slots for flexible server integration Supports multiple Fibre Channel topologies including point-to-point and switched fabric Includes advanced error detection to maintain data integrity Offers robust driver support across major operating systems This adapter is typically deployed in SAN environments where uninterrupted data flow is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient storage access and minimizing latency, making it a dependable choice for data-intensive applications.

Use Cases
The 7101674 Sun Storage 16Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Universal Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and storage area networks (SANs) where high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity are critical. It benefits IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization environments or database applications requiring consistent, high-speed access to Fibre Channel storage resources. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers in data centers to SAN storage arrays for accelerated database transactions. Enabling virtualization hosts to access shared Fibre Channel storage pools for improved VM performance and scalability. Supporting high-bandwidth backup and recovery operations in enterprise IT environments. Integrating storage clusters in financial services firms requiring low-latency access to transaction logs. Deploying in cloud service provider infrastructures to manage multi-tenant storage with reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. This adapter facilitates operational efficiency by delivering stable and scalable throughput in storage networks, ensuring data integrity and minimizing bottlenecks in bandwidth-intensive workloads. Its compatibility across server platforms supports flexible infrastructure growth and ongoing performance optimization.