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Dell 0NF218 2GB Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity.
- PCI-X interface for server compatibility.
- Connects servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Enables high-speed access to SAN storage.
- Supports reliable data transfer for critical applications.
- Designed for enterprise storage environments.
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Product Overview
The Dell 0NF218 is a 2GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) based on the PCI-X interface. It is designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), providing high-speed and reliable data access to storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 2 Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | Typically 1 or 2 LC Fibre Channel ports |
| Compatibility | Servers with PCI-X slots |
Product Description
The Dell 0NF218 is a 2 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate high-speed and reliable connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Utilizing the PCI-X interface, this adapter is suitable for servers that feature these expansion slots, which were prevalent in enterprise environments during the era of its introduction. The primary function of an HBA is to offload storage-related processing from the server's CPU, allowing for more efficient data transfer to and from storage devices. With a data transfer rate of 2Gb/s per port, the 0NF218 provides substantial bandwidth for accessing storage resources. This is crucial for performance-intensive applications, databases, and virtualization environments where rapid access to data is paramount. Fibre Channel technology is known for its reliability, low latency, and dedicated nature, making it a preferred choice for mission-critical storage infrastructure. This HBA typically features one or two Fibre Channel ports, often using LC connectors, which allow it to connect to Fibre Channel switches or directly to storage arrays. By enabling servers to communicate effectively with SANs, the Dell 0NF218 plays a vital role in modern data center architectures, ensuring data availability, scalability, and performance for storage-dependent operations.