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U8682 - Dell 10-Port Fibre GBIC Module for PowerEdge 1855
- Port Type: Fibre Channel
- Number of Ports: 10
- Functionality: Passthrough Module
- Compatibility: Dell blade server environments
- Facilitates SAN connectivity
- High-speed storage networking
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Passthrough Module
- Number of Ports
- 10
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- Dell Blade Servers
Product details
The Dell U8682 is a 10-port Fibre Channel Passthrough Module designed for Dell blade server environments. It facilitates high-speed connectivity for Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Passthrough Module |
| Number of Ports | 10 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility | Dell Blade Servers |
Description
The Dell U8682 is a 10-port Fibre Channel Passthrough Module designed to integrate seamlessly into Dell blade server chassis. Its primary function is to provide direct, high-speed connectivity between the Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) within the blade servers and the external Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). As a passthrough module, it does not perform any switching or routing functions; instead, it simply bridges the internal connections to external ports, ensuring maximum performance and minimal latency for storage traffic. This module is crucial for environments that rely on Fibre Channel technology for their storage infrastructure. By offering ten Fibre Channel ports, it allows multiple blade servers within a chassis to connect to shared storage resources efficiently. This simplifies the SAN connectivity within the blade enclosure and reduces the need for multiple external SAN switches or complex cabling arrangements. The passthrough design ensures that the full capabilities of the Fibre Channel HBAs are available to the storage network. The Dell U8682 is an essential component for data centers deploying Dell blade servers for storage-intensive applications, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing. It ensures reliable and high-speed access to SAN storage, which is critical for application performance and data availability. Its integration within the blade chassis streamlines management and deployment of storage connectivity.
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