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Dell 430-4968 QME2662 Dual-Port FC 16GB/s Blade Mezzanine Card
- Dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- QLogic QME2662 controller
- Mezzanine form factor (for specific Dell blade servers)
- Supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization)
- Low latency for SAN access
- High throughput for demanding storage workloads
- Designed for Dell blade server integration
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Product Overview
The Dell 430-4968 is a QLogic QME2662 dual-port Fibre Channel (FC) mezzanine card. It provides 16Gb/s connectivity per port, designed for high-performance blade server environments. This card enables robust and high-speed access to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Controller | QLogic QME2662 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 16Gb/s per port |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
| Compatibility | Dell Blade Servers |
Product Description
The Dell 430-4968 is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) mezzanine adapter, featuring the QLogic QME2662 controller. This card is engineered to provide dual-port 16Gb/s connectivity, making it an ideal solution for blade servers that require rapid and reliable access to Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 16Gb/s speed per port delivers substantial bandwidth, crucial for demanding enterprise applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing where low latency and high throughput are essential. Designed specifically for integration into Dell blade server chassis, the mezzanine form factor ensures a compact and efficient deployment. This allows for maximum density within the blade enclosure while maintaining high-speed SAN connectivity. The QME2662 controller is known for its robust performance, advanced features like N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), and excellent reliability, ensuring consistent and dependable storage access for critical workloads. With its dual-port design, the 430-4968 offers redundancy and increased bandwidth by allowing connections to multiple SAN fabric switches or paths. This enhances the availability and resilience of the storage infrastructure. The card's ability to deliver 16Gb/s per port ensures that even the most data-intensive applications can operate without storage bottlenecks, making it a key component for modern data centers seeking to optimize their SAN performance and scalability.
