K872T - Dell Emulex Fibre Channel 10Gb/s FCoE Network Adapter

Description

The Dell K872T is a high-performance network adapter card featuring Emulex technology, designed to deliver 10Gb/s connectivity with support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). This adapter functions as a Converged Network Adapter (CNA), enabling it to handle both traditional Ethernet network traffic and Fibre Channel storage traffic over a single, high-speed 10Gb/s connection. This convergence simplifies network infrastructure, reduces cabling, and lowers costs in enterprise data centers. With two 10Gb/s ports, the K872T provides significant bandwidth for demanding applications. The FCoE capability allows servers to connect directly to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs) using standard Ethernet infrastructure, eliminating the need for separate Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) and switches in some configurations. This integration streamlines deployment and management of storage resources. Built for enterprise environments, this adapter is designed for reliability and performance, supporting advanced features required for mission-critical workloads. It is an ideal solution for virtualized environments, high-performance databases, and applications that require both high-speed networking and direct access to SAN storage. The Dell K872T enhances server connectivity by consolidating network and storage traffic onto a single, high-speed interface.

Condition: Refurbished