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661-5055 - Apple 4GB Dual Fibre Channel PCI-Express NB Card for Xserve
- Dual Fibre Channel ports for redundant or aggregated connections.
- PCI Express interface for high bandwidth and low latency.
- Designed specifically for Apple Xserve systems.
- Supports 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds.
- Enhances storage area network (SAN) performance.
- Ideal for high-availability and performance-critical server deployments.
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Ports
- 2 x Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gbps
- Compatibility
- Apple Xserve
Product details
This Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express card provides dual-port connectivity for high-speed data transfer in Xserve environments. Designed for demanding server applications, it ensures reliable and efficient communication between storage and servers.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4Gbps |
| Compatibility | Apple Xserve |
Description
The Apple 661-5055 is a high-performance dual-port Fibre Channel PCI Express Network Interface Card (NIC) engineered to meet the rigorous demands of Apple's Xserve server platform. This HBA facilitates robust and rapid connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling seamless data access and transfer for mission-critical applications. Its dual-port design offers flexibility for implementing redundant paths for high availability or for aggregating bandwidth to boost storage performance. Leveraging the PCI Express interface, the 661-5055 provides significantly higher throughput and lower latency compared to older bus architectures. This is crucial for I/O-intensive workloads such as large databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing where storage performance is a key bottleneck. The 4Gbps Fibre Channel technology ensures that data can be moved efficiently, reducing wait times and improving overall server responsiveness. Installation within an Xserve chassis allows for direct integration into Apple's server ecosystem, simplifying management and ensuring compatibility. This card is an essential component for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure, enhance data protection strategies, and maintain peak operational efficiency within their Apple-based data centers.
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