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CD489 - Dell 2GB 2Ps Fibre PCI-x
- 2Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- Dual-port design for redundancy and increased bandwidth
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- Connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Offers reliable and efficient data transfer
- Suitable for various enterprise storage configurations
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Controller Card
- Data Rate
- 2Gb/s
- Interface
- PCI Express (PCIe)
- Ports
- 2
Product details
The Dell CD489 is a dual-port Fibre Channel controller card operating at 2Gb/s over a PCI Express interface. It provides servers with high-speed connectivity to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Controller Card |
| Data Rate | 2Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Ports | 2 |
Description
The Dell CD489 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed connectivity for servers to storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a data transfer rate of 2Gb/s per port, this controller card offers both increased bandwidth and redundancy options for enterprise storage environments. The inclusion of two ports allows for configurations that can enhance performance through load balancing or provide failover capabilities, ensuring continuous access to data in case of a port or cable failure. Utilizing the PCI Express interface, the CD489 ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, which is essential for efficient storage I/O operations. This controller card is suitable for a wide range of applications that require reliable and fast access to shared storage resources, including database servers, application servers, and virtualization hosts. The 2Gb/s speed is sufficient for many business-critical workloads, offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness. By enabling direct, high-speed communication between servers and SANs, the Dell CD489 controller card helps to optimize storage performance and reduce network congestion. It plays a vital role in building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures, ensuring that data is accessible, protected, and managed efficiently. This dual-port configuration makes it a versatile choice for organizations seeking to enhance their storage connectivity.
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