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661-1763 - Apple Fibre Channel Card for Xserve
- Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Designed for Apple Xserve servers.
- Enables high-speed SAN connectivity.
- Facilitates efficient data transfer.
- Supports enterprise storage solutions.
- Single-port configuration.
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- PCI (likely PCI-X or PCIe, depending on Xserve model)
- Ports
- 1 x Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- Apple Xserve
Product details
This Apple 661-1763 is a Fibre Channel card designed for Apple Xserve servers. It provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs), enabling efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI (likely PCI-X or PCIe, depending on Xserve model) |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 1 x Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility | Apple Xserve |
Description
The Apple 661-1763 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically manufactured for integration into Apple's Xserve server line. This card is essential for establishing high-speed, reliable connections to Storage Area Networks (SANs), which are critical for enterprise-level data storage and management. By providing Fibre Channel connectivity, it allows Xserve systems to communicate efficiently with external storage arrays, enabling high-performance data access for demanding applications. This HBA typically features a single Fibre Channel port, designed to deliver the bandwidth and low latency required for I/O-intensive tasks such as database operations, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The integration into the Xserve platform ensures compatibility and optimal performance within the Apple server ecosystem. The specific interface type (e.g., PCI-X or PCI Express) would depend on the generation of the Xserve model it is intended for. For IT administrators managing Apple Xserve environments, the 661-1763 card is a key component for building or expanding robust storage infrastructure. It facilitates the high availability and performance necessary for critical business operations, ensuring that servers can access and process data from SAN storage without becoming a bottleneck. Its purpose is to enhance the storage capabilities and connectivity options of the Xserve platform.
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