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| Product Overview |
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The Dell 16Gb PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides a solid, high-performance connection between servers and storage networks. It fits into data center environments where efficient and reliable storage access is necessary, handling workloads that require fast data movement without sacrificing stability. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | A8971186 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Network Topology | 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 PCIe dual-port HBA (brackets included) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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This Dell 16Gb PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks, enabling fast and reliable data transfer. It’s commonly used in enterprise data centers to provide high-throughput connections between servers and SANs (Storage Area Networks). Built for environments where storage performance and stability matter, it’s often found in setups managing large databases, virtualization platforms, and backup systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust design and compatibility with Dell hardware. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in medium to large scale data centers where reliable, high-speed storage access is critical. It plays a key role in improving server-to-storage communication, which helps maintain smooth operation of data-intensive applications. |