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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: 501-7235
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems 6-Slot FC-AL Backplane (part number 501-7235) is a high-performance, fibre channel arbitrated loop (FC-AL) backplane designed for mission critical storage and networking environments. Built to meet ROHS compliance, this backplane delivers reliable connectivity for up to six fibre channel devices while maintaining low latency and high throughput. Its robust construction and precision engineering make it an ideal choice for data centers, enterprise servers, and high-availability storage arrays.
Key Features
- Six independent FC-AL slots for flexible system expansion
- ROHS compliant materials for environmentally responsible design
- Optimized signal integrity with controlled impedance pathways
- Hot-swap capable slots to minimize downtime during maintenance
- Compact form factor that fits standard 19-inch rack enclosures
- Built-in EMI shielding to protect against external interference
Technical Specifications
- Connector type: LC duplex fiber optic
- Supported data rates: 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps and 4 Gbps
- Backplane length: 300 mm (approx.)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: less than 5 watts per slot
- Compliance: ROHS, IEC 60950
Applications
The 6-Slot FC-AL Backplane is suited for a wide range of demanding applications, including:
- Enterprise storage area networks (SAN) requiring scalable fibre channel connectivity
- High-performance server clusters that need low-latency interconnects
- Mission critical data acquisition systems in finance, research and media
- Telecommunications equipment racks where space and reliability are paramount
- Virtualized environments that benefit from hot-swap capability and minimal downtime
By integrating the Sun Microsystems 6-Slot FC-AL Backplane into your infrastructure, you gain a dependable foundation for expanding fibre channel capacity while adhering to strict environmental standards.