Name: R1N53 Dell 8Gb Single-Port PCIe Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: Dell
SKU: R1N53
Price: 64.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
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
Brand	Dell
Part Number	R1N53

Technical Information
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
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
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe Card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
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 Offers 8Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for fast data access. Single PCIe port simplifies installation and system compatibility. Supports multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux. Enhanced error handling to maintain data integrity. Optimized for low latency in storage environments. 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.

Use Cases
The R1N53 Dell Single-Port 8Gb PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in data centers and enterprise IT environments where high-speed, reliable connectivity to storage arrays is critical. It benefits organizations managing virtualization platforms and storage clusters requiring low-latency and consistent data transfer for mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to SAN storage in enterprise data centers to facilitate high-throughput backup and recovery operations. Supporting virtualization hosts in SMB networks where dedicated storage connectivity enhances VM performance and resource allocation. Deploying in storage clusters for financial institutions requiring minimal latency during transactional data processing. Implementing in edge computing nodes to maintain seamless access to central storage systems across distributed environments. Integrating with Dell PowerEdge servers to optimize throughput in database management and analytics workloads. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable, low-latency storage access tailored for demanding IT infrastructures. Its compatibility with Dell systems supports streamlined deployment, ensuring consistent performance across evolving storage and computing environments.