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| Product Overview |
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The R1N53 Dell Single-Port 8Gb PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with a fast 8Gbps link through a single PCIe port. It fits well in IT setups where reliable, low-latency communication with storage arrays is essential without extra complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | R1N53 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| 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 (Half Height) PCIe Card |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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The R1N53 Dell Single-Port 8Gb PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter enables high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where fast, reliable access to shared storage is critical. Built for IT professionals managing SANs (Storage Area Networks), this adapter provides a dedicated channel for data traffic to improve overall system performance. It’s often found in setups requiring efficient storage virtualization and backup operations. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers connected to SAN storage, especially where data transfer speed and reliability matter. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth workflows in virtualized and database-heavy applications, ensuring storage resources are efficiently utilized. |