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Sun XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB 1GB Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Controller
- 1Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
- Designed for Sun systems
- Enables SAN connectivity
- High-speed data transfer
- Supports enterprise storage environments
- PCI interface
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Key specifications
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- XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Controller
- Interface
- 1Gb Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- PCI Adapter Card
- Compatibility
- Sun Systems
- Speed
- 1 Gbps
Product details
The Sun XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB is a 1Gb Fibre Channel controller card. It is designed to provide Fibre Channel connectivity for Sun systems, enabling high-speed access to Storage Area Networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Part Number | XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Controller |
| Interface | 1Gb Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | PCI Adapter Card |
| Compatibility | Sun Systems |
| Speed | 1 Gbps |
Description
The Sun XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB is a Fibre Channel controller card that provides 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) connectivity for Sun Microsystems servers and workstations. This adapter card allows systems to connect to a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN), enabling high-speed, reliable access to shared storage resources. In environments where performance and availability are critical, Fibre Channel offers a dedicated, high-bandwidth network optimized for storage traffic, distinct from standard Ethernet networks. This controller card utilizes a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) interface, a common bus architecture for connecting expansion cards to a computer's motherboard. The 1Gbps speed, while lower than modern standards, was significant for its time and suitable for many enterprise storage applications requiring dedicated SAN access. It facilitates efficient data transfer between the host system and storage devices, reducing latency and improving application responsiveness. The XTA-2540-CTRL-1GB is designed for integration into Sun's server platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within that ecosystem. It is a key component for building or expanding storage infrastructure, particularly in data centers that rely on SANs for centralized, high-performance storage management. This card enables systems to leverage the benefits of Fibre Channel, such as increased throughput, improved reliability, and better scalability for storage.
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