Description
- Features and Benefits of the 1KK8W HBA
The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA (1KK8W) is a high-performance host bus adapter designed to provide reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays. Here are the features and benefits of this HBA:
- Dual-port connectivity: The dual-port design provides increased bandwidth and fault tolerance, ensuring high-speed data transfer and reliable connectivity to storage arrays.
- High-speed data transfer: The 16GBPS transfer rate provides fast and reliable access to storage arrays, improving performance and reducing latency.
- PCI Express 3.0: The PCI Express 3.0 interface provides high-speed data transfer, low latency, and improved performance compared to previous generations of Fiber Channel HBAs.
- Both Bracket: The HBA is provided with both full-height and low-profile brackets, making it easy to install in a variety of server platforms.
- Compatible with a range of operating systems: The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA is compatible with Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, making it easy to integrate into existing storage environments.
- Emulex OneCommand Manager: The Emulex OneCommand Manager provides advanced management and diagnostics capabilities, making it easy to monitor and manage the HBA.
- Improved reliability: The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA is designed to provide reliable connectivity and improve overall system reliability.
These features and benefits make the Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA an ideal choice for customers who require high-speed, reliable, and low-latency connectivity to storage arrays.
Interface and Transfer Rate
The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA (1KK8W) is a high-performance and reliable host bus adapter that provides fast and low-latency connectivity between servers and storage arrays. Here are the interface and transfer rate specifications for this HBA:
- Interface: Dual-port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps per port
The HBA has two Fiber Channel ports, each capable of transferring data at a rate of 16 Gbps. This high transfer rate ensures fast and reliable access to storage arrays and helps to reduce latency, which is particularly important in high-performance storage environments.
The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA is available with both low-profile and full-height brackets, making it suitable for a variety of server platforms. The HBA is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and is equipped with advanced data protection and management features to ensure maximum data availability and protection.
Compliance and Certification
The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA (1KK8W) has been designed and tested to meet various industry standards and certifications. Here are some of the compliance and certification standards that this HBA meets:
- RoHS 6/6: The HBA complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 6/6 directive, which restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
- WEEE: The HBA complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, which requires the responsible disposal of electronic waste.
- China RoHS: The HBA complies with China’s RoHS regulations, which restricts the use of hazardous substances in electronic products.
- FCIA: The HBA is certified by the Fiber Channel Industry Association (FCIA) and meets the Fiber Channel standard specifications.
- PCI Express 3.0: The HBA is compliant with the PCI Express 3.0 standard and provides fast and efficient data transfer.
- Windows Server Certification: The HBA is certified for use with Windows Server operating systems and has been tested for compatibility and performance.
- Linux Certification: The HBA is certified for use with Linux operating systems and has been tested for compatibility and performance.
- VMware vSphere Certification: The HBA is certified for use with VMware vSphere virtualization platform and has been tested for compatibility and performance.
The Dell Sanblade 16GBPS PCI-E Dual Port Fiber Channel HBA meets these industry standards and certifications to ensure that it provides reliable and compliant performance in a variety of storage environments.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : 1KK8W
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fiber Channel
Technical Information
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Card Type : Host Bus Adapter HBA
- Interface Type : PCI-E 3.0 X8
- Data Transfer Rate : 16GB/S
- Ports : ( 2 ) Two Transceiver Port
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Designed For : Dell Poweredge M915, R310, R430, R520, R530, R610, R630, R715, R720, R720xd, R730, R815, R820, R910, R920, T620, T630





