C856M - Dell 2-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter

SKU C856M

Brand DELL

Interface: Fibre Channel
Speed: 8Gb/s per port
Ports: 2 (Dual Port)
Bus Interface: PCI Express (PCI-e)
Brand: Dell
Model: C856M (Emulex Lpe12002-2)

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Interface: Fibre Channel
Speed: 8Gb/s
Ports: 2 (Dual Port)
Bus Interface: PCI Express
Brand: Dell
Model: C856M (Emulex Lpe12002-2)

Product details

The Dell C856M is an Emulex Lpe12002-2 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It offers dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports and connects via a PCI-e interface, providing high-speed access to storage area networks.

Technical Information

Interface	Fibre Channel
Speed	8Gb/s
Ports	2 (Dual Port)

Additional Specifications

Bus Interface	PCI Express
Brand	Dell
Model	C856M (Emulex Lpe12002-2)

Description

The Dell C856M, identified by its Emulex Lpe12002-2 model number, is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise-level storage connectivity. It provides two Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a rapid 8Gb/s, ensuring substantial bandwidth for demanding SAN environments. This HBA utilizes a PCI Express interface, allowing for efficient data transfer between the server and storage devices. Its dual-port design is crucial for implementing redundant SAN paths, which significantly enhances data availability and fault tolerance, minimizing the risk of downtime. The C856M is engineered to deliver reliable and low-latency access to storage, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Its robust performance and connectivity options make it a valuable component for optimizing storage infrastructure in enterprise data centers.

Condition: Refurbished