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501-6738 - Sun Quad Gigaswift PCI-X Ethernet
- 4 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- PCI-X interface for high bandwidth connectivity
- Designed for Sun Fire Blade server platforms
- Supports full-duplex operation
- Integrated MAC and PHY
- Low-profile form factor suitable for blade servers
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Key specifications
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- Network Adapter Card
- Interface
- PCI-X
- Number of Ports
- 4
- Port Speed
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Compatibility
- Sun Fire Blade Systems
Product details
The Sun 501-6738 is a GigaSwift PCI-X Ethernet network adapter card designed for Sun Fire Blade systems. It features four Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing high-speed network connectivity for blade server environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter Card |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Compatibility | Sun Fire Blade Systems |
Description
The Sun 501-6738, also known as the QGE-X, is a high-performance network interface card engineered to meet the demanding connectivity requirements of Sun's blade server architecture. Its PCI-X interface ensures ample bandwidth for data-intensive applications, making it suitable for environments requiring robust network throughput. The inclusion of four Gigabit Ethernet ports allows for flexible network configurations, including link aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy. This adapter card is specifically tailored for integration into Sun Fire Blade systems, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal performance within these modular server platforms. The integrated MAC and PHY components simplify the design and reduce the overall component count, contributing to reliability and efficiency. Its design prioritizes high availability and performance, crucial for enterprise-level data center operations. With support for full-duplex operation on all four ports, the 501-6738 can handle simultaneous transmit and receive traffic, maximizing network efficiency. This makes it an ideal solution for server consolidation, high-performance computing clusters, and other applications where network performance is a critical factor. The card's robust build quality and Sun's reputation for reliability ensure long-term operational stability.
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