SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z - Sun SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter - 1 x LC - PCI-X 2.0 - 4.25 Gbps

Description

The Sun SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that facilitates connectivity between a server and a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN). This particular model features a single Fibre Channel port, capable of operating at speeds up to 4.25 Gb/s, which was a common high-performance standard for its era. The adapter is designed to plug into a PCI-X 2.0 slot, a bus architecture that offered significantly higher bandwidth and performance compared to earlier PCI standards, making it suitable for demanding server applications. This HBA is engineered to provide reliable and efficient data transfer for servers that require direct access to SAN storage. By offloading storage-related tasks from the server's main CPU, it enhances overall system performance. The 4.25 Gb/s speed ensures that data can be moved quickly between the server and storage devices, which is critical for applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing where storage I/O is a key bottleneck. As a product from Sun Microsystems (now Oracle), the SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z is typically found in Sun server environments, though it may be compatible with other systems that feature PCI-X 2.0 slots. Its primary role is to serve as a robust interface for accessing enterprise-grade storage, providing the necessary throughput and reliability for mission-critical data operations. The single-port configuration makes it a practical choice for servers where dual-port redundancy is not a primary requirement.

Condition: Refurbished