Product Overview of the Dell 540-BDGU
Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance networking component designed for enterprise-level storage networks. This adapter is built to provide reliable and efficient connectivity between servers and storage devices. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter, including its features, benefits, and specifications.
What is Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed network technology that is commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) for data storage and retrieval. FC operates at speeds of up to 32Gbps and provides low latency, high reliability, and high availability. It is used to connect servers and storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives.
What is a Fibre Channel Adapter
A Fibre Channel Adapter is a networking component that connects a server to a Fibre Channel network. It provides the necessary connectivity for data transfer between the server and the storage devices. A Fibre Channel Adapter can be installed in the server's PCI-E slot and configured to work with the network.
Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter The Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance Fibre Channel Adapter that is designed for use in enterprise-level storage networks. It is built with Marvell QLogic Enhanced technology, which provides advanced features such as enhanced buffer credits, congestion control, and adaptive networking.
Features
- Enhanced buffer credits: The Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter provides enhanced buffer credits that enable it to handle high levels of traffic without dropping packets. This ensures that data is transmitted reliably and efficiently.
- Congestion control: The adapter also comes with advanced congestion control features that help to prevent network congestion and ensure smooth data flow.
- Adaptive networking: The Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter features adaptive networking technology that automatically adjusts to network conditions and provides optimal performance.
Benefits
- High performance: The Dell 540-BDGU QLE2772NL Marvell QLogic Enhanced 32GFC PCI-E 4.0 Fibre Channel Adapter provides high-speed connectivity of up to 32Gbps, which enables fast data transfer between servers and storage devices.
- Reliable: The enhanced buffer credits and congestion control features of the adapter ensure that data is transmitted reliably without any dropped packets.
- Easy to install: The adapter is designed to be easy to install and configure, with support for popular operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
General Information about the Dell 540-BDGU
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 540-BDGU
- Product Type : Controller
- Product Name : Fibre Channel
Technical Specifications
- Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x8
- Protocol: Fibre Channel
- Data transfer rate: 32 Gbps
- Bus type: PCIe 4.0 x8
- Ports: 2
- Form factor: Low profile
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