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Dell NPDN5 32GB 1-Port FC PCI Express x 8 Host Bus Adapter
- 32Gb Fibre Channel speed
- 1-Port configuration
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- PCI Express (PCIe) x8 interface
- Designed for Dell servers
- High-performance SAN connectivity
- Supports enterprise storage solutions
- Robust data transfer capabilities
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Product Overview
The Dell NPDN5 is a 32GB Host Bus Adapter featuring a single Fibre Channel port and a PCI Express x8 interface. It is designed for high-speed connectivity to storage area networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter |
| Port Configuration | 1-Port |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) x8 |
Product Description
The Dell NPDN5 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to provide cutting-edge connectivity for servers to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). This adapter boasts a 32Gb/s Fibre Channel speed, representing the latest generation of SAN technology, which significantly enhances data throughput and reduces latency for the most demanding enterprise applications. The single-port design offers a focused and efficient connection to the SAN infrastructure. Utilizing a PCI Express (PCIe) x8 interface, the NPDN5 ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, critical for maximizing the performance of the 32Gb Fibre Channel link. This combination of a fast interface and high-speed Fibre Channel protocol makes it ideal for I/O-intensive workloads such as large-scale virtualization, high-performance databases, and big data analytics where storage performance is a key bottleneck. The Dell NPDN5 is designed for reliability and performance, making it a suitable component for mission-critical server environments. It enables organizations to leverage the full capabilities of modern storage arrays and SAN fabrics, ensuring that servers can access data quickly and efficiently. This HBA is a key enabler for building robust, high-performance storage solutions within Dell server environments.
