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- In Stock: 7
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: A7098406
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell QLogic Dual 4GB FC-AL HBA (part number A7098406) delivers high performance fibre channel connectivity for mission critical servers. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge platforms, this host bus adapter provides reliable, low latency data transfer over Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) networks. With two independent ports and 4GB of cache memory per port, it maximizes throughput while protecting against packet loss.
Key Features
- Dual-port design for redundant paths and increased bandwidth
- 4GB onboard cache per port to accelerate I/O processing
- Supports 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb FC-AL speeds for flexible deployment
- PCI Express x8 interface ensures high data rates with minimal CPU overhead
- Hot-plug capable for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
- Full compliance with QLogic firmware standards for easy driver installation on Windows Server, Linux and VMware environments
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model/Part Number: A7098406
- Interface: PCI Express x8 (Gen1)
- Port Type: Dual FC-AL ports
- Supported Data Rates: 1Gb/s, 2Gb/s, 4Gb/s
- Cache Memory: 4GB per port
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C (32 to 131 deg F)
- Power Consumption: Typical 12W per adapter
- Form Factor: Low profile bracket compatible
Typical Applications
- Enterprise storage area networks (SAN) requiring high availability and fast data access
- Virtualized server environments where multiple VMs share storage resources
- Database servers that demand low latency I/O for transaction processing
- High-performance computing clusters with intensive data exchange over fibre channel loops
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable, high-speed connectivity
This Dell QLogic Dual 4GB FC-AL HBA is an ideal choice for organizations looking to boost storage performance while maintaining the reliability and manageability expected from Dell hardware.