Name: C855M Emulex 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter Dell
Brand: Emulex
SKU: C855M
Price: 64.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The C855M Dell Emulex LightPulse 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter serves as a reliable link between servers and storage networks. It fits into standard server configurations and is geared toward environments that require steady, high-speed SAN connectivity without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	C855M

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The C855M Dell Emulex LightPulse 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter is designed to provide high-speed storage networking for enterprise environments. Often found in data centers, it connects servers to storage area networks (SANs) with a reliable, low-latency link. This adapter is built for IT professionals and system administrators who need efficient and stable server-to-storage communication. It’s commonly used in setups requiring fast access to storage devices, such as virtualization hosts and database servers. Key Features Offers 8Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput for improved performance Single PCIe port simplifies installation and reduces hardware complexity Supports standard Dell server brackets for easy mounting LightPulse firmware optimizes data integrity and error handling Compatible with a wide range of SAN environments and OS platforms In practice, this adapter is often deployed in enterprise servers where quick, dependable access to SAN storage is critical. It plays a key role in ensuring data moves smoothly between servers and storage arrays, supporting demanding workloads without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell Emulex LightPulse 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise SAN environments where consistent, high-throughput connectivity between servers and storage arrays is critical. It is well-suited for IT infrastructure teams managing virtualization platforms, database servers, and high-availability storage systems requiring low latency and high reliability. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed storage connectivity in enterprise data centers running virtualized workloads. Supporting database servers in mid-sized organizations needing dedicated storage traffic isolation. Integrating with rack-mounted Dell servers to extend Fibre Channel SAN access in clustered storage configurations. Enabling backup and disaster recovery operations by linking backup servers to Fibre Channel tape libraries. Providing reliable SAN connectivity in remote or branch office environments with distributed storage needs. By enabling stable and scalable Fibre Channel connections, this adapter helps IT teams maintain efficient data flow and storage access within complex networked environments. Its compatibility with standard server brackets and Dell platforms simplifies deployment while supporting expansion within growing SAN infrastructures.

C855M Emulex 8Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter Dell

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases