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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8 is a high-performance 8 gigabit per second PCIe Dual Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Designed for enterprise servers and storage arrays, this adapter delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity to Fibre Channel SAN environments. Its dual port architecture provides redundancy and load balancing, ensuring continuous data flow even under heavy workloads.
Key Features
- Dual 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for simultaneous high-speed connections
- PCI Express x8 interface for maximum throughput and low CPU overhead
- Hot-plug capable design for easy installation and maintenance without system downtime
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Support for multiple operating systems including Solaris, Linux and Windows Server
- Built-in management utilities for simple configuration and monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots)
- Port Type: Dual Fibre Channel (8 Gbps per port)
- Connector: LC duplex
- Supported FC Protocols: FCP, FC-IP, FCoE
- Maximum I/O Operations Per Second (IOPS): up to 250,000 per port
- Power Consumption: typical 12 W
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card (full height optional)
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage connectivity
- Virtualization platforms that need reliable shared storage for multiple VMs
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions with fast data replication
- High-performance computing clusters that demand low latency I/O
- Database servers where transaction speed and data integrity are critical
By integrating the SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8 into your server infrastructure, you gain the ability to scale storage capacity while maintaining optimal performance and resilience. Its dual port design not only improves fault tolerance but also enables load balancing across multiple SAN switches, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical environments.