Emulex FC1020055-05A LightPulse 1-Port Fibre Channel 2Gb/s PCI-X Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The Emulex FC1020055-05A is a single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to deliver robust and high-performance connectivity for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a speed of 2Gb/s, this HBA ensures efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical applications that demand consistent and fast access to data. The adapter utilizes Emulex's renowned LightPulse technology, which is known for its advanced features, reliability, and performance optimization in SAN environments. This technology helps to minimize latency and maximize throughput, ensuring that storage operations are handled with maximum efficiency. The FC1020055-05A features a PCI-X interface, which was a standard for high-performance computing and server connectivity during its era. This interface provides the necessary bandwidth to support the 2Gb/s Fibre Channel link, enabling seamless communication within the SAN infrastructure. The single-port design is suitable for servers that require dedicated SAN connectivity without the need for multiple Fibre Channel connections, simplifying configuration and management. Its primary function is to bridge the gap between the server's internal system and the external storage devices, acting as a crucial gateway for all storage-related traffic. This Emulex HBA is designed with enterprise-grade reliability in mind, ensuring high availability and data integrity for the connected systems. It is an essential component for businesses that rely on SANs for their storage needs, providing a stable and performant link that supports demanding workloads. The FC1020055-05A is a testament to Emulex's commitment to delivering high-quality networking and storage solutions, enabling organizations to build and maintain efficient and dependable storage infrastructures.