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Dell M378D-SUB LPE1205A Dual Channel Fibre Channel 8Gb/s PCI Express 2.0 X4 Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity
- LPE1205A controller
- PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- High-speed storage access
- Supports enterprise server environments
- Provides reliable storage connectivity
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Key specifications
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- LPE1205A
- Ports
- 2 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Interface
- PCI Express 2.0 x4
- Technology
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Product details
The Dell M378D-SUB is a dual-channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring the LPE1205A controller. It connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface, providing high-speed connectivity for Storage Area Networks (SANs). This adapter is designed for Dell servers requiring efficient SAN access.
Technical Information
| Model | LPE1205A |
| Ports | 2 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| Technology | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Description
The Dell M378D-SUB is a dual-channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) equipped with the LPE1205A controller. This adapter is designed to provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling servers to access storage resources efficiently. The dual-channel configuration offers the flexibility of two independent 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connections, which can be leveraged for redundancy, load balancing, or to increase overall storage throughput in demanding environments. This HBA utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth for 8Gb/s Fibre Channel operations and ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server configurations. The PCIe 2.0 x4 interface offers a balance between performance and slot availability, making it a versatile choice for many server platforms. It is engineered to minimize latency and maximize data transfer rates for storage-intensive tasks. Intended for Dell PowerEdge servers and other enterprise-class systems, the Dell M378D-SUB HBA is a crucial component for building resilient and high-performing SAN infrastructure. It ensures efficient data transfer and high availability of storage, supporting critical workloads such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. Its reliable performance and adherence to Fibre Channel standards make it a dependable solution for storage connectivity needs.
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