The 430-4968 Dell Qme2662 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Poweredge Blade Servers. This HBA card is a mezzanine card, meaning that it can be plugged into a specialized slot on the blade server's motherboard. It offers dual-port connectivity, enabling data transfer at a speed of 16Gbps. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the Dell Qme2662 HBA blade mezzanine card.
Overview of Dell Qme2662 HBAThe Dell Qme2662 HBA is a PCIe 3.0 compliant card with dual-port connectivity. It has a transfer rate of 16Gbps per port and supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI protocol. The card is compatible with both 8Gbps and 16Gbps Fibre Channel switches and is capable of auto-negotiation to adjust the speed according to the available bandwidth.
The card has a low-profile form factor and can be installed in any compatible mezzanine slot of the Poweredge Blade Servers. It supports a maximum of 1024 concurrent active exchanges per port and has a maximum frame size of 2112 bytes. The Dell Qme2662 HBA is also compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
Features and Benefits of Dell Qme2662 HBADual-Port Connectivity
The dual-port connectivity of the Dell Qme2662 HBA enables two separate Fibre Channel connections to be made from the blade server to the storage network. This not only provides redundancy but also increases the overall throughput of the server.
16Gbps Transfer RateThe Dell Qme2662 HBA supports a transfer rate of 16Gbps per port, which enables high-speed data transfer between the server and the storage network. This makes it ideal for applications that require high bandwidth, such as video editing, virtualization, and data backup.
Low-Profile Form FactorThe Dell Qme2662 HBA has a low-profile form factor, which makes it easy to install in any compatible mezzanine slot of the Poweredge Blade Servers. The low-profile design also helps to minimize the space required for installation, which is important in data centers where space is at a premium.
Support for FCoE and iSCSI ProtocolThe Dell Qme2662 HBA supports both FCoE and iSCSI protocols, which enables it to be used in a variety of network environments. FCoE is a protocol that allows Fibre Channel traffic to be carried over Ethernet networks, while iSCSI is a protocol that enables SCSI commands to be sent over IP networks.
Auto-NegotiationThe Dell Qme2662 HBA is capable of auto-negotiation, which allows it to adjust its speed according to the available bandwidth. This means that it can operate at 8Gbps or 16Gbps depending on the available bandwidth and does not require manual configuration.
Compatibility with Major Operating SystemsThe Dell Qme2662 HBA is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. This makes it easy to integrate into existing server environments without requiring any major changes to the existing infrastructure.
In Summary,The Dell Qme2662 HBA blade mezzanine card is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that is designed for Poweredge Blade Servers. Its dual-port connectivity and 16Gbps transfer rate enable high-speed data transfer between the server and the storage network. The card's low-profile form factor and compatibility with major operating systems make it easy to install and integrate into existing server environments. Overall, the Dell Qme2662 HBA is an excellent choice for organizations that require
General Information about the Dell 430-4968- Manufacturer : Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 430-4968
- Type : Controller
- Device Type : Host Bus Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : PCI Express 2.0
- PCI Specification Revision : PCIE 1.0, PCIE 2.0
- Ports : 16GB Fibre Channel X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 4GB Fibre Channel, 8GB Fibre Channel, 16GB Fibre Channel
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