80-1005889-02 - Dell Brocade BR-815 8GB Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Description

The Dell 80-1005889-02, identified by its Brocade BR-815 model, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered for robust connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter utilizes the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, offering a substantial bandwidth of 4 GB/s in each direction, which is crucial for handling the high data throughput required by modern enterprise applications and storage systems. The single Fibre Channel port operates at a rapid 8Gb/s, ensuring efficient and low-latency communication between servers and storage devices. This HBA is designed to be installed in enterprise-grade servers, typically in a full-height expansion slot. Its primary function is to provide a reliable and dedicated pathway for storage traffic, thereby improving overall system performance and data availability. By offloading storage I/O operations from the server's main CPU, the BR-815 allows the processor to focus on application tasks, leading to enhanced server efficiency. The Brocade BR-815 is a key component for organizations building or expanding their SAN infrastructure. It supports critical SAN functionalities, ensuring data integrity and high availability. Its 8Gb/s speed makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including database management, virtualization, and high-performance computing, where fast and dependable access to storage is essential.

Condition: Refurbished