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Sun SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z StorageTek Dual Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s PCI-X
- Dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed per port
- PCI-X interface for high bandwidth
- Designed for enterprise storage solutions
- Supports Storage Area Networks (SAN)
- Provides reliable data transfer
- Manufactured by Sun Microsystems (StorageTek)
- Enables server-to-storage connectivity
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Product Overview
The Sun SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z is a StorageTek dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity. Featuring a PCI-X interface and operating at 4Gb/s per port, it enables robust and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Brand | Sun Microsystems (StorageTek) |
| Model | SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z |
| Interface | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 4Gb/s |
| Connector Type | LC (typical for Fibre Channel) |
| Application | SAN Connectivity |
Product Description
The Sun SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) engineered to facilitate robust connectivity within enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). As a dual-port solution, it offers redundancy and increased bandwidth by allowing simultaneous connections to storage arrays or switches. Each port operates at a native 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed, providing ample throughput for demanding I/O operations common in data-intensive environments. Leveraging the PCI-X interface, this HBA is designed to maximize data transfer rates between the server and the storage infrastructure. PCI-X offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to standard PCI, making it suitable for high-performance computing and critical business applications where storage latency and throughput are paramount. The StorageTek branding indicates its origin within Sun Microsystems' storage division, known for its enterprise-grade hardware. This adapter is crucial for servers requiring direct, high-speed access to shared storage resources. It supports various SAN protocols and topologies, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage devices and network configurations. The dual-port design not only enhances performance through load balancing but also provides failover capabilities, ensuring data availability even if one connection or path fails.
