C856M Dell Lightpulse 8GB Dual Channel PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
C856M Overview
Host Bus Adapter
A Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a type of network interface card (NIC) that allows a server to communicate with storage devices in a SAN. HBAs are essential components for building a SAN infrastructure. They enable multiple servers to share storage resources and provide high-speed access to data.
Fibre Channel Adapters
Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed networking technology designed for storage networking applications. FC HBAs are specialized NICs that are optimized for use in SAN environments. FC HBAs provide a high-performance, low-latency, and reliable connection between servers and storage devices.
$45
C856M Technical Specifications
Dell Lightpulse 8GB Dual Channel PCI-E Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Bracket Card Only
Manufacturer: Dell
Part Number or SKU# C856M
Product Type: Controller
Product Name: Fiber Channel
Technical Information
Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Transfer Rate: 8Gbps per port
Number of Ports: Dual Port
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Max Transfer Distance: 150 meters
Protocols: Fibre Channel, FCP, FC-SP, FICON
Data Link Protocol: 8Gb Fibre Channel
Processor: 800 MHz PowerPC
Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
Power Consumption: 9.6 Watts (Typical)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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