NF205 - Dell Brocade Silkworm 4016 16-Port 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch Module for PowerEdge 1855 / 1955

SKU NF205

Brand DELL

16 x 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Brocade Silkworm 4016 technology
Enables high-speed SAN connectivity
Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
Supports non-blocking, full-duplex operation
Low latency for critical applications

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Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch Module
Brand: Dell
Model: NF205 (Brocade Silkworm 4016)
Port Speed: 4Gb/s
Number of Ports: 16

Product details

The Dell NF205 is a Brocade Silkworm 4016 module, designed to provide high-speed connectivity for storage area networks. It features 16 ports, each capable of 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, enabling efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices.

Technical Information

Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch Module
Brand	Dell
Model	NF205 (Brocade Silkworm 4016)

Additional Specifications

Port Speed	4Gb/s
Number of Ports	16

Description

The Dell NF205 module, based on Brocade's Silkworm 4016 architecture, is a critical component for building robust and high-performance storage area networks (SANs). With its 16 Fibre Channel ports, each operating at a blazing 4Gb/s, this module facilitates rapid and reliable data exchange between servers and storage arrays. Its design ensures low latency and high throughput, making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments where data access speed is paramount. This module is engineered to integrate seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge server platforms, offering a unified and efficient storage solution. The 4Gb/s speed provides significant bandwidth for consolidated I/O, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall application performance. It supports advanced features typical of enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switches, ensuring data integrity and availability. By leveraging the capabilities of the Brocade Silkworm 4016, the NF205 module delivers a scalable and dependable foundation for modern data centers. Its 16-port configuration allows for flexible network design and expansion, accommodating growing storage needs. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to optimize their SAN infrastructure for performance and reliability.

Condition: Refurbished