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GM257 - Dell 4GBS Dual Channel Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card Host Bus Adapter
- 2 x Fibre Channel ports
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed per port
- Mezzanine form factor
- Designed for Dell blade servers
- Supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization)
- Low latency for storage access
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Ports
- 2
- Form Factor
- Mezzanine
- Compatibility
- Dell Blade Servers
Product details
The Dell GM257 is a 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Mezzanine card. It operates at 4Gb/s, providing high-speed connectivity for servers to a Storage Area Network (SAN). This HBA is designed for Dell blade servers, offering reliable and efficient storage access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 2 |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
| Compatibility | Dell Blade Servers |
Description
The Dell GM257 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a native speed of 4Gb/s per port, this HBA ensures rapid and efficient data transfer, which is critical for performance-sensitive storage applications. The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased bandwidth, allowing servers to maintain connectivity even if one path fails and providing higher throughput for demanding workloads. This HBA utilizes a mezzanine form factor, specifically engineered for integration into Dell blade server chassis. This compact design allows for high port density within the blade server, maximizing the number of storage connections available without consuming additional rack space. The GM257 supports advanced Fibre Channel features such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), which enables multiple virtual N_Ports to share a single physical N_Port, enhancing scalability and management within the SAN environment. By providing a reliable and high-performance link to storage resources, the Dell GM257 HBA is essential for environments that rely on SANs for centralized data storage, backup, and disaster recovery. Its 4Gb/s speed is well-suited for a wide range of enterprise storage needs, ensuring that servers can access data quickly and efficiently, thereby improving overall application performance and user experience.
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