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AH681 - Dell LightPulse 2-Port 4GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Card
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Enables connection to SANs
- LightPulse technology
- High-speed storage connectivity
- Reliable data transfer
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Fibre Channel Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Technology
- LightPulse
- Manufacturer
- Dell
- Part Number
- AH681
Product details
The Dell AH681 is a LightPulse 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This PCI Express card enables servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). It provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for storage access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | LightPulse |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | AH681 |
Description
The Dell AH681 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to facilitate robust connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Utilizing the LightPulse technology, this adapter ensures efficient and reliable data transfer over a Fibre Channel infrastructure. The 4Gb/s speed capability provides ample bandwidth for demanding storage applications, allowing servers to access storage resources with minimal latency. Installed via a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, the AH681 integrates seamlessly into most modern server architectures. Its primary function is to translate server I/O requests into Fibre Channel protocol and vice versa, acting as a crucial bridge between the server's internal bus and the external SAN. This enables servers to utilize high-speed, shared storage solutions, enhancing data availability, scalability, and performance. The reliability and performance offered by the Dell AH681 make it a suitable component for enterprise environments where consistent and fast access to storage is critical. It supports various operating systems and SAN configurations, providing flexibility for IT administrators managing complex storage environments. This HBA is essential for applications requiring direct, high-speed access to block-level storage.
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