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Sun 594-2466 2GB PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
- 2GB PCI-X Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Connects storage devices to servers
- High-speed I/O interface
- Designed for Sun Microsystems servers
- Enhances storage performance
- Supports I/O-intensive applications
- PCI-X interface
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Product Overview
The Sun 594-2466 is a 2GB PCI-X Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect storage devices to Sun servers. It provides a high-speed interface for accessing storage, enhancing system performance for I/O-intensive applications.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 594-2466 |
| Manufacturer | Sun Microsystems |
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Capacity/Bandwidth | 2GB (This likely refers to the maximum throughput or a specific configuration, not memory capacity) |
| Functionality | Connects storage devices (e.g., disk arrays, tape drives) |
| Compatibility | Sun Servers (specific models may vary) |
Product Description
The Sun 594-2466 is a 2GB PCI-X Host Bus Adapter (HBA), a crucial component for Sun Microsystems servers that require high-performance connectivity to storage subsystems. This adapter facilitates direct communication between the server's PCI-X bus and various storage devices, such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and tape libraries. The PCI-X interface offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to older PCI standards, making it suitable for I/O-intensive applications that demand rapid data access and transfer rates. The '2GB' designation in the title likely refers to the maximum theoretical throughput or a specific configuration of the adapter, rather than onboard memory. HBAs are designed to offload storage-related processing from the main CPU, thereby improving overall system performance. By providing a dedicated, high-speed pathway to storage, the 594-2466 enables servers to handle large volumes of data more efficiently, which is critical for databases, file servers, and other applications that rely heavily on storage performance. This Host Bus Adapter is an essential piece of hardware for Sun server environments where maximizing storage performance and ensuring reliable data access are priorities. It allows administrators to build robust storage solutions by connecting multiple storage devices and optimizing data flow. The PCI-X interface ensures compatibility with a range of Sun server models that feature this expansion slot, providing a reliable upgrade path for storage connectivity.