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Dell CK9H1 Dual Port Fibre Channel 16Gb PCIe HBA
- Dual-port 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-speed server connection.
- Supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) for enhanced SAN management.
- Provides high availability and redundancy through dual ports.
- Optimized for enterprise storage applications.
- Low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads.
- Compatible with a wide range of servers and operating systems.
- Designed for reliable and efficient data transfer to SANs.
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Product Overview
The Dell CK9H1 is a Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with a 16Gbps PCIe interface. It enables servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), providing high-speed and reliable data access. This HBA is designed for enterprise environments requiring robust storage connectivity and performance.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 16Gbps per port |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Features | NPIV, SR-IOV (verify specific model) |
Product Description
The Dell CK9H1 Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA is a critical component for servers that need to connect to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its dual 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports, it offers both high bandwidth and redundancy, ensuring continuous access to storage even in the event of a port or cable failure. The adapter utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to keep pace with the demands of modern storage protocols and server I/O requirements. This HBA is engineered for enterprise-level performance and reliability. It supports advanced features such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), which allows multiple logical N_Ports to share a single physical N_Port, simplifying SAN management and improving resource utilization. The low latency and high throughput characteristics of the CK9H1 make it ideal for mission-critical applications, databases, virtualization environments, and other I/O-intensive workloads where storage performance is paramount. Designed for seamless integration, the Dell CK9H1 is compatible with a broad spectrum of server platforms and operating systems, facilitating its deployment in diverse IT infrastructures. Its robust design ensures consistent performance and data integrity, making it a dependable choice for organizations that rely on SANs for their storage needs. The dual-port architecture further enhances the resilience of the storage connectivity, contributing to overall system uptime and data availability.
