Emulex FFC0622J62582 Q200 PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA

Description

The Emulex FFC0622J62582 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) specifically designed for servers equipped with the PCI-X (Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended) bus interface. This adapter leverages the QLogic Q200 chipset, a well-established component in Fibre Channel technology, to provide reliable connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). The PCI-X interface, while older than PCI Express, was prevalent in servers of its era and offered higher bandwidth than standard PCI, making it suitable for I/O-intensive tasks like storage access. This HBA allows legacy servers to connect to modern or existing Fibre Channel storage arrays, enabling data access and management within a SAN environment. It is an essential component for organizations maintaining older server infrastructure that still requires access to Fibre Channel storage, or for those performing upgrades where only PCI-X slots are available for HBAs. The Emulex branding indicates that it has been integrated into Emulex's product line, often ensuring compatibility and support within their broader storage networking solutions. While PCI-X is largely superseded by PCI Express, HBAs like the FFC0622J62582 remain relevant for specific use cases involving legacy hardware. They provide a crucial link for data accessibility and system maintenance in environments where replacing the entire server infrastructure is not immediately feasible. The QLogic Q200 chipset ensures robust performance for its intended interface, facilitating essential storage connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished