Dell 430-4549 10Gb/s Channel 54 XFP Transceiver Module

Product Description

The Dell 430-4549 is a 10 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) XFP (10 Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver module, tailored for Fibre Channel networking. The XFP form factor is a compact, hot-pluggable module that facilitates high-speed data communication, commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) to connect servers to storage devices. This transceiver is engineered to deliver the performance required for demanding storage workloads. The 'Channel 54' designation points to a specific configuration or speed setting within the Fibre Channel protocol. Fibre Channel is the standard for high-speed data transfer in storage networks, ensuring efficient and reliable access to storage resources like disk arrays and tape libraries. The 10Gb/s speed is critical for applications that require low latency and high throughput, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. This module is designed to be installed in XFP ports on Fibre Channel switches, host bus adapters (HBAs), or other compatible storage networking equipment. Its robust construction and adherence to industry standards ensure consistent and reliable data transmission, which is paramount in mission-critical storage environments. The Dell 430-4549 plays a vital role in the performance and scalability of modern Fibre Channel SANs.