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Fujitsu FC42E LightPulse 4GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave) PCI Express x4 Low Profile Dual Channel Host...
- 4GB Fibre Channel connectivity for SANs
- PCI Express x4 interface for high bandwidth
- Low Profile form factor for dense server environments
- Dual Channel design for increased throughput and redundancy
- Short Wave (SW) optics support
- LightPulse technology for reliable performance
- Enhances server access to shared storage resources
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- PCI Express x4
- Technology
- Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 4Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Low Profile
- Channels
- Dual
Product details
The Fujitsu FC42E LightPulse is a 4GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity. It utilizes a PCI Express x4 interface and a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for a wide range of servers.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express x4 |
| Technology | Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 4Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Channels | Dual |
Description
The Fujitsu FC42E LightPulse adapter is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides robust connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs) using Fibre Channel technology. This specific model operates at 4Gb/s, offering a significant bandwidth for demanding storage applications. The integration of Fibre Channel is essential for enterprise environments that require reliable, high-speed access to centralized storage resources, ensuring data integrity and availability for critical applications. Designed with a PCI Express x4 interface, the FC42E maximizes data transfer rates between the server and the SAN. The low-profile form factor is a key feature, allowing this adapter to be installed in compact server chassis, such as 1U or 2U rackmount systems, where space is often at a premium. Furthermore, the dual-channel design enhances performance by enabling simultaneous data transfers and provides a level of redundancy, ensuring continued operation even if one channel experiences an issue. This adapter supports Short Wave (SW) optics, which are typically used for shorter distances within a data center. The LightPulse technology integrated into Fujitsu's HBAs is known for its reliability and advanced features that contribute to efficient SAN management and performance optimization. By providing a stable and fast link to shared storage, the FC42E empowers servers to handle large datasets and intensive I/O operations effectively, making it a valuable component for virtualization, database servers, and other data-heavy workloads.
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