2 Port 64GFC PCI-Express Fibre Channel Optical LC SFP+ HBA Emulex Dell DHXHD

Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port Host Bus Adapter

The Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC PCI-Express Fibre Channel Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ Host Bus Adapter is designed for high-performance data centers, offering unparalleled speed and reliability for data transmission. The adapter leverages 64Gb Fibre Channel (64GFC) technology, which delivers faster data transfer speeds, making it ideal for enterprise storage solutions, including SAN (Storage Area Network) deployments and other mission-critical applications.

As part of Dell's high-end infrastructure solutions, this adapter ensures efficient, high-bandwidth connections and is optimized for applications that require high throughput, low latency, and 24/7 availability. By utilizing PCI-Express connectivity and SFP+ modules, it provides seamless integration with modern storage networks while supporting backward compatibility with earlier Fibre Channel standards.

Key Features

Dual-Port 64GFC Speed

This Host Bus Adapter (HBA) features dual 64Gb Fibre Channel ports, offering significantly higher throughput than previous generations. With speeds up to 64Gbps, the HBA meets the performance demands of data-intensive environments, ensuring rapid and efficient data transfer.

PCI-Express Gen 4.0 Interface

The HBA uses a PCI-Express Gen 4.0 interface, which ensures maximum bandwidth and low latency. PCIe Gen 4.0 allows for faster data transfer between the motherboard and the HBA, making it ideal for handling high-volume data traffic between storage devices and servers.

Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ Transceivers

Equipped with Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ transceivers, the Dell DHXHD Emulex HBA supports fiber optic cables, ensuring long-distance, high-quality signal transmission over large distances. This feature is particularly beneficial for large-scale SANs or other data center environments that require reliable, long-distance connections.

High Availability and Scalability

Designed for enterprise-class environments, the HBA offers high availability and scalability, ensuring that systems remain operational even in the event of failures. The dual-port configuration ensures redundancy and failover support, minimizing downtime for critical applications.

Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port

Storage Area Networks (SAN)

One of the primary applications of the Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC Adapter is within Storage Area Networks (SANs). SANs require fast, reliable connections to ensure that data is transmitted quickly between servers and storage devices. The high-speed 64GFC interface allows for high-performance storage management, improving overall data access times and reducing bottlenecks in SANs.

Data Center Infrastructure

Data centers demand robust and scalable solutions to support growing data volumes. The dual-port, high-speed fibre channel capabilities of the DHXHD adapter make it an excellent choice for building reliable, high-performance data center infrastructure. It can handle large-scale data transfers and workloads, ensuring consistent performance under high traffic conditions.

Enterprise-Class Storage Solutions

For enterprise-level storage solutions, this HBA offers the performance and reliability required to maintain fast and secure data access. It integrates seamlessly with existing storage systems, providing the necessary speed and bandwidth to optimize overall storage efficiency and performance.

Benefits

Improved Data Transfer Speeds

One of the standout benefits of the Dell DHXHD Emulex Adapter is its 64Gbps transfer speed, which dramatically increases the amount of data that can be processed over the network at any given time. This higher throughput is essential for applications requiring real-time access to large volumes of data, such as video editing, data analytics, and cloud-based services.

Lower Latency and Reduced Bottlenecks

With its PCIe Gen 4.0 interface and dual-port configuration, the Dell DHXHD Emulex adapter ensures low-latency communication, reducing the time required for data transfers between servers, storage devices, and networks. This efficiency eliminates potential bottlenecks, contributing to an optimized overall system performance.

Seamless Integration with Existing Infrastructure

The Emulex adapter is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing fibre channel networks. It is backward compatible with older fibre channel technologies (such as 32Gbps, 16Gbps, and 8Gbps) and can work with any compliant fibre channel switch, ensuring that users can implement the solution into their existing infrastructure without a major overhaul.

Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems

The Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC PCI-Express Adapter is compatible with a range of operating systems commonly used in enterprise environments. These include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, and VMware ESXi. The broad OS compatibility ensures that the adapter can be deployed in a wide variety of system environments.

Management and Monitoring Tools

The adapter supports a variety of management and monitoring tools, allowing administrators to efficiently manage fibre channel connections and monitor the performance of the system. These tools provide real-time insights into network traffic, adapter health, and storage performance, helping prevent potential issues before they affect critical operations.

Fibre Channel Technology Explained

What is Fibre Channel?

Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed network technology primarily used to connect and manage storage devices in data centers. Unlike traditional Ethernet, Fibre Channel is designed specifically for storage area networks (SANs), providing reliable and high-speed connections for data transfer. The Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC PCI-Express Adapter utilizes 64Gb Fibre Channel, the latest iteration of this technology, delivering unmatched speed and performance.

Fibre Channel vs. Ethernet

Fibre Channel is optimized for low-latency, high-throughput storage communication, making it ideal for enterprise environments with demanding storage needs. While Ethernet networks can handle storage traffic, Fibre Channel networks deliver significantly better performance in environments where large volumes of data need to be processed in real-time.

Fibre Channel Benefits

• Dedicated bandwidth for storage traffic
• Higher speeds with minimal latency
• Improved reliability and fault tolerance
• Scalability to handle growing storage requirements

Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC PCI-Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Leading Edge Technology

The Dell DHXHD Emulex 2 Port 64GFC Host Bus Adapter incorporates cutting-edge fibre channel technology with 64Gbps speeds, PCIe Gen 4.0 support, and backward compatibility, ensuring it can meet the most demanding storage requirements today and in the future.

Enterprise-Grade Performance

Designed for high-performance data centers, this adapter ensures reliable, high-speed data transfer, critical for maintaining optimal system performance. Whether for SANs or other data-heavy environments, the Dell DHXHD Emulex HBA meets the needs of modern enterprises.

Optimal Reliability and Support

With its dual-port design, the Dell DHXHD Emulex adapter ensures redundancy and high availability. This means that even if one port fails, the second port ensures continuous connectivity, preventing downtime and maintaining system integrity.