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Dell RF146 LPE1105 2-Ports Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Mezzanine Card Host Bus Adapter
- Dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity
- 4Gb/s data transfer rate per port
- Utilizes the LPE1105 controller
- Mezzanine card form factor (specific to certain Dell servers)
- Enables connection to Fibre Channel SANs
- Supports high-performance storage I/O
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Enhances server-to-storage bandwidth
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Product Overview
The Dell RF146 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) based on the LPE1105 controller. It provides 4Gb/s connectivity, designed for servers needing high-speed access to Fibre Channel storage area networks.
Technical Information
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Controller | LPE1105 |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine Card |
| Interface | PCIe (assumed) |
Product Description
The Dell RF146 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust Fibre Channel connectivity for Dell servers. Featuring two 4Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, this adapter significantly enhances a server's ability to communicate with storage area networks (SANs). The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased bandwidth, crucial for mission-critical applications where continuous access to data is paramount. Based on the LPE1105 controller, the RF146 ensures reliable and efficient data transfer at speeds of up to 4Gb/s per port. This HBA is typically implemented as a mezzanine card, meaning it is designed to fit into specific slots on Dell PowerEdge server motherboards, optimizing internal space and providing a clean integration. Its primary role is to bridge the server's internal system to the external Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure, enabling access to shared storage resources. This adapter is an essential component for environments utilizing Fibre Channel SANs, such as those found in enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. By providing dedicated, high-speed pathways to storage, the Dell RF146 helps to offload storage traffic from the server's main network interfaces and CPU, leading to improved overall system performance and responsiveness. It is a key element for ensuring high availability and efficient data management.
