Qlogic FC5010409-71 2 x Ports LC 2Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The Qlogic FC5010409-71 is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring two Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a data transfer rate of 2Gb/s, this adapter is well-suited for enterprise environments that require reliable and high-speed access to shared storage resources. The use of LC fiber optic connectors ensures secure and efficient optical connections to the SAN infrastructure. This HBA utilizes the PCI-X interface, which was a common standard for high-bandwidth expansion slots in servers of its era, providing sufficient throughput for demanding storage applications. By acting as a bridge between the server's internal bus and the Fibre Channel network, the FC5010409-71 enables servers to communicate seamlessly with storage arrays, tape libraries, and other SAN devices. Qlogic is a recognized leader in Fibre Channel technology, and this adapter benefits from their expertise in delivering reliable and efficient storage networking solutions. It is an essential component for servers involved in data-intensive tasks, such as database management, virtualization, and high-performance computing, where low-latency and high-throughput access to storage is paramount. The dual-port design also offers the potential for redundancy and increased bandwidth through link aggregation, enhancing the resilience of the storage connection.