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Dell 342-4966 2 x Ports Fiber Channel 16Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity.
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface.
- High-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
- Connects servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Supports enterprise-level storage I/O requirements.
- Ensures reliable and low-latency data access.
- Provides high throughput for demanding workloads.
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Product Overview
The Dell 342-4966 is a dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. It is designed to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity for servers to Fibre Channel SANs, supporting demanding enterprise storage workloads.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | Dell |
| Speed | 16Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 Ports |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| SKU | 342-4966 |
Product Description
The Dell 342-4966 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel capabilities, this adapter offers significant bandwidth and throughput, making it ideal for I/O-intensive enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The dual-port configuration enhances redundancy and load balancing, ensuring continuous data access even in the event of a port failure. This HBA utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, which provides a high-speed connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing latency and maximizing data transfer rates. The 16Gb/s speed per port ensures that even the most demanding storage workloads can be handled efficiently, supporting rapid data retrieval and storage operations critical for business continuity and application performance. Engineered for reliability and performance in enterprise environments, the Dell 342-4966 is a crucial component for optimizing storage infrastructure. It enables organizations to leverage the full potential of their Fibre Channel SANs, ensuring that servers have fast, reliable, and low-latency access to storage resources, thereby improving overall system efficiency and application responsiveness.
