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Dell 0X6337 Emulex 1 x Port 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Network Adapter
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
- Connects servers to Fibre Channel SANs.
- Features 1 x 2Gb/s Fibre Channel port.
- Utilizes PCI Express (PCIe) interface.
- Manufactured by Emulex, sold by Dell.
- Part number: 0X6337.
- Enables high-speed, reliable storage connectivity.
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Product Overview
Dell 0X6337 Emulex 1 x Port 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express Host Bus Network Adapter is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that enables a server to connect to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). This specific adapter features one port operating at 2Gb/s and utilizes a PCI Express interface.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Port Configuration | 1 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 2Gb/s |
| Manufacturer | Emulex |
| Dell Part Number | 0X6337 |
Product Description
The Dell 0X6337 is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-performance connectivity between servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs) that utilize Fibre Channel technology. Manufactured by Emulex, a leading provider of storage networking solutions, and distributed by Dell, this adapter is specifically engineered for enterprise environments where reliable and fast access to shared storage is critical. The '0X6337' part number identifies this specific model within Dell's product catalog. This HBA features a single Fibre Channel port capable of operating at a data transfer rate of 2 Gigabits per second (Gb/s). Fibre Channel is a networking technology standard that supports data transfer rates and protocols for storage networking. The 2Gb/s speed, while not the fastest available today, was a significant performance level for its time and remains suitable for many SAN applications. The adapter connects to the server's motherboard via a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, which offers higher bandwidth and lower latency compared to older PCI interfaces, ensuring efficient communication between the server and the storage network. By offloading storage traffic from the server's main CPU and network interface, HBAs like the Dell 0X6337 improve overall server performance and allow for greater scalability of storage resources. They are essential components for direct-attached storage solutions within a SAN, enabling servers to access storage devices as if they were locally attached, while benefiting from the centralized management, high availability, and performance characteristics of a SAN. This adapter is crucial for environments that rely on Fibre Channel infrastructure for their data storage needs.