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Dell 430-4973 2 x Ports 16Gb/s FC PCIe 2.0 x8 I/O Mezzanine Card
- Dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- PCIe 2.0 x8 interface
- Mezzanine form factor
- Supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization)
- High throughput for SAN environments
- Low latency access to storage
- Designed for Dell blade servers
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Product Overview
The Dell 430-4973 is a dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) PCIe 2.0 x8 I/O mezzanine card. It provides high-speed connectivity for Dell blade servers to storage area networks (SANs). This card is designed for demanding I/O workloads requiring significant bandwidth and low latency.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 16Gb/s per port |
| Ports | 2 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Compatibility | Dell Blade Servers |
Product Description
The Dell 430-4973 is a high-performance I/O mezzanine card designed to equip Dell blade servers with robust Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity. Featuring two ports, each capable of 16Gb/s speeds, this card ensures substantial bandwidth for accessing Storage Area Networks (SANs). The PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides a high-speed connection to the server's system, enabling efficient data transfer for demanding I/O operations. Its mezzanine form factor is optimized for integration within Dell's blade server enclosures, maximizing server density and performance. This card is built to handle the rigorous demands of modern data centers, offering low latency and high throughput essential for applications like virtualization, large databases, and high-performance computing. The dual-port configuration provides options for redundancy and load balancing across SAN fabrics, enhancing the reliability and availability of storage access. Features such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) further improve SAN management and scalability by allowing multiple logical N_Ports to share a single physical N_Port. By delivering 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, the Dell 430-4973 ensures that storage performance is not a bottleneck for even the most demanding workloads. It is a critical component for organizations looking to maximize the efficiency and responsiveness of their SAN infrastructure within a blade server environment. This card facilitates seamless integration with enterprise-grade SAN solutions, providing the speed and reliability required for mission-critical data.
