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- In Stock: 9
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: C856M
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell C856M is a high-performance 8GB Dual Port LPE12002 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for PCI-E slot integration in servers and workstations. Engineered to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity for storage networks, this adapter supports both Fibre Channel and Ethernet protocols, making it a versatile choice for demanding data centre environments.
Key Features
- Dual port design provides redundancy and load balancing for uninterrupted data flow
- 8GB onboard memory enhances cache performance and reduces I/O bottlenecks
- PCI-E 3.0 x8 interface ensures maximum throughput and compatibility with modern platforms
- Support for LPE12002 chipset delivers high reliability and proven stability
- Hot-plug capability allows for maintenance without system downtime
- Compliant with Dell OEM standards for seamless integration and firmware updates
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: C856M
- Form factor: PCI-E 3.0 x8, low profile
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Ports: 2 x dual-speed Fibre Channel (8Gbps / 16Gbps) or 2 x 10Gb Ethernet (configurable)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
- Power consumption: typical 15W
- Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2012 and later, Linux distributions with kernel 3.10+
Typical Applications
- Enterprise storage arrays requiring high-speed, low-latency connectivity
- Virtualisation hosts that need reliable multi-path I/O for VM workloads
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions where redundancy is critical
- High-performance computing clusters that demand fast data access
- Data centre consolidation projects seeking scalable and manageable HBA solutions
By integrating the Dell C856M into your infrastructure, you gain a robust, future-proof HBA that maximises storage performance while simplifying management and maintenance tasks.