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DK021 - Dell 4GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only
- 1-Port Fibre Channel connectivity.
- 4Gb/s data transfer speed.
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for server-to-SAN connection.
- Manufactured by Dell, part number DK021.
- Enables access to enterprise storage systems.
- Suitable for servers requiring SAN connectivity.
- PCI-Express interface (assumed based on typical HBAs).
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Number of Ports
- 1
- Interface
- PCI-Express (Assumed)
- Manufacturer
- Dell
- Part Number
- DK021
Product details
The Dell DK021 is a 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It provides 4Gb/s connectivity for a server to access Storage Area Network (SAN) resources.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI-Express (Assumed) |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | DK021 |
Description
The Dell DK021 is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter operates at a speed of 4Gb/s, providing a dedicated and high-speed pathway for servers to access shared storage resources. In enterprise environments, HBAs like the DK021 are essential components for enabling efficient and reliable data access, particularly for applications that require high throughput and low latency storage. This HBA allows servers to communicate directly with SAN storage arrays, bypassing traditional network infrastructure for storage traffic. This direct connection optimizes performance and reduces bottlenecks, which is critical for database operations, virtualization, and other data-intensive workloads. The single-port design makes it a cost-effective solution for servers that require SAN connectivity without the need for dual-port redundancy or higher port density. While the specific interface type is not explicitly stated in the title, HBAs of this era typically utilize a PCI-Express (PCIe) interface for connection to the server's motherboard. The Dell DK021 serves as a vital link in the storage infrastructure, ensuring that servers can efficiently leverage the capabilities of a SAN for storage consolidation, data protection, and high availability.
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