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Dell 463-7343 1-Port Fibre Channel 16Gb/s PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Single-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity.
- PCI Express interface for server integration.
- Enables high-speed connection to Fibre Channel SANs.
- Supports demanding enterprise storage workloads.
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers.
- Offers improved performance over 8Gb/s HBAs.
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Product Overview
The Dell 463-7343 is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) operating at 16Gb/s. It connects servers to Fibre Channel SANs via a PCI Express interface, offering enhanced storage performance.
Technical Information
| SKU | 463-7343 |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16Gb/s |
Product Description
The Dell 463-7343 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide a single 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connection for servers. This adapter is designed to interface with Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs), offering significantly increased bandwidth and lower latency compared to previous generations. The 16Gb/s speed is crucial for modern data centers that handle large volumes of data and require rapid access for applications such as high-performance databases, video editing, and large-scale virtualization. Utilizing a PCI Express interface, the 463-7343 ensures that the server's I/O subsystem can keep pace with the HBA's capabilities. This high-speed interface allows for efficient data flow between the server's memory and the SAN, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing application performance. The single-port configuration is often chosen for its cost-effectiveness and suitability in environments where high availability is achieved through redundant paths at the SAN or server level. This HBA is a key component for organizations looking to upgrade their storage infrastructure and benefit from the latest advancements in Fibre Channel technology. By providing a faster and more efficient link to the SAN, the Dell 463-7343 enables businesses to improve application response times, enhance data throughput, and support the growing demands of data-intensive workloads.
