NetApp X1128A-R6 4GB FC-Target Dual-Port PCI Express Adapter

Product Description

The NetApp X1128A-R6 is a specialized dual-port Fibre Channel (FC) target adapter, engineered to provide robust and high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). As a target adapter, it allows storage devices to respond to initiator requests, forming a critical component in enterprise storage infrastructure. The adapter connects to the host system via a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, ensuring high bandwidth and low latency communication. Featuring two Fibre Channel ports, the X1128A-R6 supports 2Gbps data transfer rates per port. This dual-port design offers redundancy and increased throughput, enabling efficient data flow between storage systems and servers. Fibre Channel technology is renowned for its reliability, low latency, and lossless data transmission, making it the preferred choice for mission-critical storage applications where data integrity and performance are paramount. This adapter is typically integrated into NetApp storage systems to facilitate high-performance data access and management. Its design focuses on delivering consistent and dependable connectivity for demanding workloads, such as large databases, virtualization environments, and high-transaction processing systems. The PCI Express interface ensures that the adapter can keep pace with the demands of modern storage protocols and server architectures.