NetApp 111-00249 2-Ports iSCSI PCI Express Adapter for X1129A-R5

Description

The NetApp 111-00249 is a specialized network adapter engineered to facilitate efficient and high-performance access to storage resources over an IP network using the iSCSI protocol. iSCSI allows block-level storage access over standard Ethernet, effectively extending storage area network (SAN) capabilities to environments that prefer or already utilize IP-based infrastructure. This adapter is crucial for servers that need to connect to NetApp storage systems or other iSCSI targets. Featuring dual ports, this adapter provides redundancy and increased throughput for iSCSI traffic. Having two ports allows for link aggregation (teaming) to enhance bandwidth and provide failover capabilities, ensuring continuous access to storage even if one network path fails. The PCI Express interface ensures that the adapter has sufficient bandwidth to keep pace with modern network speeds and the demands of storage I/O. This specific model is noted as being for X1129A-R5 systems, indicating its integration within a particular NetApp product line or server platform. Its purpose is to offload iSCSI processing from the server's main CPU, improving overall system performance and allowing the server to dedicate more resources to its primary applications. It's a key component for environments leveraging network-based storage solutions for scalability and flexibility.

Condition: Refurbished