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0FW480 - EMC / Dell 2-port iSCSI Personality Card for CX3-10c Disk Storage Array
- Dell iSCSI Storage Controller
- Enables Networked Storage Access
- Utilizes iSCSI Protocol
- Connects to Storage over Ethernet
- High-performance Storage Connectivity
- Supports SAN (Storage Area Network) environments
- Part of Dell's Storage Solutions
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Key specifications
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- 0FW480
- Controller Type
- iSCSI Storage Controller
- Protocol
- iSCSI
- Connectivity
- Ethernet Network
- Function
- Storage Access
Product details
The Dell 0FW480 is an iSCSI Storage Controller. It is designed to facilitate network-based storage access using the iSCSI protocol, enabling servers to connect to storage devices over standard Ethernet networks.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 0FW480 |
| Controller Type | iSCSI Storage Controller |
| Protocol | iSCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Connectivity | Ethernet Network |
| Function | Storage Access |
Description
The Dell 0FW480 is a dedicated hardware controller designed to implement the iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) protocol. iSCSI is a storage networking standard that allows devices to communicate storage commands over TCP/IP networks. This controller enables servers to access storage resources, such as disk arrays or storage area networks (SANs), as if they were locally attached drives, but over standard Ethernet infrastructure. This controller card typically interfaces with the server's PCIe bus and provides Ethernet ports for connecting to the storage network. By offloading the iSCSI protocol processing from the server's main CPU, the 0FW480 enhances performance and efficiency, particularly in environments with high storage I/O demands. It simplifies the creation of a Storage Area Network (SAN) by leveraging existing Ethernet infrastructure, which can be more cost-effective than traditional Fibre Channel SANs. The Dell 0FW480 is crucial for environments looking to implement scalable, high-performance, and flexible storage solutions. It allows for centralized storage management and efficient data sharing among multiple servers. Its role is to bridge the gap between servers and remote storage targets, providing reliable and fast access to data essential for business operations.
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