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NetApp LSI7202XL-4M 2 x Ports 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
- 2 x Ports Fibre Channel connectivity
- 2Gb/s data transfer rate per port
- PCI-X interface
- Designed for legacy server systems
- Provides Fibre Channel connectivity to SANs
- Supports dual-port functionality for redundancy
- Manufactured by LSI, branded for NetApp
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Product Overview
The NetApp LSI7202XL-4M is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) operating at 2Gb/s. It uses a PCI-X interface, providing connectivity for older server architectures requiring Fibre Channel access.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 2Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | LSI (NetApp) |
| Model | LSI7202XL-4M |
| Connector Type | LC (typically) |
Product Description
The NetApp LSI7202XL-4M is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for environments that utilize older server architectures requiring PCI-X interfaces. This adapter provides two ports, each capable of operating at 2Gb/s, enabling connectivity to Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). While the speed is lower than modern standards, it was sufficient for many enterprise applications of its era, offering reliable access to shared storage resources. The dual-port configuration allows for basic redundancy, enabling a server to maintain connectivity to the SAN even if one of the Fibre Channel links fails. This feature is crucial for ensuring application availability and data integrity in business-critical systems. The PCI-X interface is a key characteristic, indicating its compatibility with servers that feature this older expansion bus standard, which was prevalent before the widespread adoption of PCI Express. This HBA, manufactured by LSI and often branded or utilized by NetApp, serves as a vital link between servers and SAN storage for organizations still operating with PCI-X infrastructure. It represents a solution for maintaining or expanding storage connectivity in environments where upgrading the entire server platform may not be immediately feasible. Its focus is on providing dependable Fibre Channel access within the constraints of legacy hardware.
