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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: EMC
- Model or Part: 100-562-173
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00
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Overview
The EMC Assembly FC Personality Card - Fibre Channel Interface (Part Number 100-562-173) is a high-performance, plug-in module designed to add native Fibre Channel connectivity to your EMC storage systems. Engineered for reliability and speed, this card enables seamless integration with existing SAN environments, delivering fast, low-latency data transfers for mission-critical applications.
Key Features
- Native Fibre Channel interface supporting 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps speeds
- Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime installation and replacement
- Built-in error detection and correction for data integrity
- Compact form factor compatible with standard EMC chassis slots
- Low power consumption to reduce overall system energy usage
- Fully compliant with EMC firmware and management tools
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 100-562-173
- Interface Type: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Supported Speeds: 8 Gbps, 16 Gbps (auto-negotiate)
- Connector: LC duplex
- Form Factor: PCIe-style mezzanine card
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
- Power Requirement: 5 V DC, 2 A max
- Compliance: FC-S, FC-SPE, EMC EMC-2 standards
Applications
The FC Personality Card is ideal for enterprises that require high-throughput storage networking, including:
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Virtualization platforms needing fast shared storage
- Backup and disaster-recovery solutions with stringent RPO/RTO targets
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
- Media and entertainment workflows requiring rapid file access
By adding this assembly to your EMC infrastructure, you gain scalable, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity that enhances overall system performance while simplifying management through native EMC tools.