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Dell 08W916 1 Port Fibre Channel 2GB/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Single-port Fibre Channel connectivity
- Data Transfer Rate: 2 Gb/s per port
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Enables connection to Fibre Channel SANs
- Provides dedicated bandwidth for storage traffic
- Supports various server operating systems
- Reliable and robust storage connectivity solution
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Product Overview
The Dell 08W916 is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity. Operating at 2Gb/s, it provides a reliable and efficient link between servers and storage devices. This PCI Express adapter is suitable for servers requiring dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity for storage access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Port Count | 1 x Fibre Channel |
| Data Rate | 2 Gb/s |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe card |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 08W916 |
Product Description
The Dell 08W916 is a specialized Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that facilitates high-speed communication between a server and a Storage Area Network (SAN) using Fibre Channel technology. This particular model features a single Fibre Channel port, capable of operating at a data transfer rate of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s). This allows servers equipped with this HBA to connect to Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays, providing direct and efficient access to storage resources. Installed via the PCI Express (PCIe) bus, the 08W916 leverages the high bandwidth and low latency of the PCIe interface to ensure that storage I/O operations do not become a bottleneck for server performance. This is particularly important for mission-critical applications that rely on fast and consistent access to data, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing environments. The adapter's design focuses on reliability and stability, ensuring uninterrupted data flow. As a Dell-branded component, the 08W916 is designed to be compatible with a range of Dell PowerEdge servers, although it may also function in other systems that support standard PCI Express HBAs. It requires appropriate Fibre Channel cabling (e.g., LC connectors) and compatible transceivers (SFPs) to establish a physical connection to the SAN. This HBA is a key component for building or expanding Fibre Channel storage infrastructure, offering a dedicated and high-performance path for server-to-storage communication.
