Dell KKPKD QLogic 2742 2x Fibre Channel 32GB/s Mini-Mezzanine Card

Description

The Dell KKPKD is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) based on QLogic's 2742 technology. This adapter is designed to provide robust and low-latency connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs) for Dell servers. It features two Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a blazing speed of 32Gb/s (also known as Gen 6 Fibre Channel). This high bandwidth is crucial for demanding enterprise applications that require rapid access to storage, such as databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing. The Mini-Mezzanine form factor indicates that this card is designed to fit into specific mezzanine expansion slots found on certain Dell server models, particularly within the PowerEdge line. This compact form factor allows for dense server configurations while still providing enterprise-grade SAN connectivity. The QLogic 2742 chipset is known for its reliability, advanced features, and efficient performance, making it a preferred choice for mission-critical storage infrastructure. With its dual 32Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, the KKPKD HBA offers both high throughput and redundancy. Administrators can configure the ports for load balancing or failover, ensuring continuous access to storage resources even in the event of a port or fabric failure. This adapter is essential for organizations looking to maximize the performance and availability of their storage infrastructure by leveraging the latest advancements in Fibre Channel technology.

Condition: Refurbished