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GX243 - Dell Lightpulse 4GB Dual Ports Fibre PCI-E Card
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- LightPulse technology for enhanced performance
- Enables server connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Provides reliable and high-speed data transfer
- Suitable for enterprise storage solutions
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Controller Card
- Data Rate
- 4Gb/s
- Interface
- PCI Express (PCIe)
- Technology
- LightPulse
Product details
The Dell GX243 is a LightPulse Fibre Channel Controller card that operates at 4Gb/s over a PCI Express interface. It is designed to provide high-speed connectivity for servers to storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Controller Card |
| Data Rate | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Technology | LightPulse |
Description
The Dell GX243 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that leverages LightPulse technology to deliver robust connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a data transfer rate of 4Gb/s, this controller card is designed to meet the demanding I/O requirements of enterprise-level storage solutions. The PCI Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput for storage-intensive applications. This Fibre Channel controller is crucial for environments that rely on centralized storage, enabling multiple servers to access shared storage resources efficiently and reliably. The 4Gb/s speed provides ample bandwidth for demanding workloads, including database operations, virtualization, and high-transaction processing. LightPulse technology, a proprietary Dell innovation, often refers to advanced features that optimize performance, manageability, and reliability of the Fibre Channel connection, ensuring data integrity and consistent access to storage. By providing a dedicated and high-speed path to the SAN, the Dell GX243 controller card helps to offload storage traffic from the main network, improving overall network performance and reducing bottlenecks. It is an essential component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures, allowing businesses to manage their data effectively and ensure business continuity through reliable access to critical information.
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