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| Product Overview |
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The Cisco SANblade 2-Port 8Gbps Fiber Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter provides reliable dual-port connectivity for enterprise servers, enabling fast access to storage networks. It fits into PCIe slots and facilitates communication between servers and Fiber Channel storage arrays, making it a core component in SAN infrastructure. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Part Number | 74-7179-01 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic |
| 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) |
| 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 (Half Height) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV |
| Product Description |
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The Cisco SANblade 2-Port 8Gbps Fiber Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to high-performance storage networks. It is commonly found in enterprise data centers where reliable and fast storage access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators who manage storage infrastructure benefit from its advanced features and compatibility. This adapter is often used in storage area networks to facilitate data transfer between servers and storage arrays, ensuring smooth and efficient communication. It supports 8Gbps Fiber Channel speeds, delivering low latency and high throughput, which is essential for demanding applications. Key Features
This HBA is typically deployed in data centers supporting mission-critical applications where fast and stable storage access is a priority. It plays a vital role in ensuring storage systems operate efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining data integrity. |