3PCN3 - Dell QLE2662 16GB Fiber Channel PCI Express x8 Host Bus Adapter

Description

The Dell 3PCN3, branded as SANBLADE, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity. This adapter is engineered to facilitate high-speed and reliable connections between Dell servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 16Gb Fibre Channel technology offers significant bandwidth, enabling rapid data transfer crucial for demanding enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Featuring a standard PCIe interface, the 3PCN3 HBA can be easily installed in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers, expanding their storage connectivity options. The dual-port design is a key feature, offering not only increased aggregate bandwidth but also providing essential redundancy. This allows for failover configurations, ensuring that server access to SAN storage remains uninterrupted even if one port or connection fails, thereby enhancing overall system availability and data protection. This SANBLADE HBA is designed to support enterprise-level storage requirements, offering robust performance, scalability, and reliability. It is an integral component for building efficient and resilient storage infrastructures, enabling organizations to leverage the full potential of their SAN investments by ensuring fast, secure, and continuous access to critical data.

Condition: Refurbished