Product Overview
Dell Technologies is a multinational technology company that specializes in computer hardware and software development, including storage and network solutions. One of the company's products is the Dell M5YMJ Single Port PCI Express 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and usage of this adapter.
Specification of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
A Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a device that enables a server to connect to a Storage Area Network (SAN) or other storage devices using a Fibre Channel protocol. The HBA serves as an interface between the server's input/output (I/O) bus and the Fibre Channel network. The Fibre Channel protocol is commonly used in enterprise-level data centers and storage systems that require high-speed and reliable data transfer.
The Dell M5YMJ Single Port PCI Express 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is a PCIe Gen4 HBA that provides high-speed connectivity for Fibre Channel SANs. It is designed to offer exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability for demanding enterprise-level applications. The adapter supports speeds of up to 32 Gbps and is backward-compatible with previous generations of Fibre Channel technology.
Features of the Dell Single Port PCI Express Adapter
- High-speed connectivity: The Dell M5YMJ adapter supports data transfer rates of up to 32 Gbps, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications.
- PCIe Gen4 interface: The adapter is based on the PCIe Gen4 architecture, providing faster data transfer rates and improved I/O performance.
- Single port design: The single port design of the adapter enables simplified cabling and reduced complexity.
- Backward compatibility: The adapter is backward-compatible with previous generations of Fibre Channel technology, allowing it to work with existing SANs.
- HBA and target mode support: The adapter can operate in either HBA mode or target mode, providing flexibility in deployment and use.
Benefits of Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter
- Improved performance: The Dell M5YMJ adapter provides high-speed connectivity and improved I/O performance, resulting in faster data transfer rates and reduced latency.
- Enhanced scalability: The adapter's single port design and PCIe Gen4 interface provide improved scalability and future-proofing for expanding SAN environments.
- Simplified cabling: The single port design of the adapter simplifies cabling and reduces complexity, resulting in easier installation and maintenance.
- Cost-effective: The adapter is a cost-effective solution for enterprise-level applications that require high-speed and reliable data transfer.
- Flexible deployment: The adapter can operate in either HBA mode or target mode, providing flexibility in deployment and use.
Usage of the Host Bus Adapter
The Dell M5YMJ adapter is designed for enterprise-level applications that require high-speed and reliable data transfer. It can be used in a variety of scenarios, including database applications, virtualization, backup and recovery, and video editing.
The adapter is compatible with a wide range of Dell servers and storage systems, including the PowerEdge R740, R740xd, R640, and R940xa servers, as well as the Dell EMC Unity XT 480F and 680F storage arrays.
Product Information about the Dell M5YMJ
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# M5YMJ
- Type: Networking
- Product Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Information of Fibre Channel HBA
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Type: PCI Express
- I/o Controller: Xe601.
- Operating Temperature: 0°c To 55°c.
- Storage Temperature: -20° To 85°c (-4° To 185°f)
- Operating Humidity: 5% To 95% Non-condensing
- Cable Support : 0.5m To 100m At 64gfc/32gfc On 50/125 Μm Om4 Mmf, 0.5m To 100m At 64gfc/32gfc On 50/125 Μm Om5 Mmf, 0.5m To 70m At 64gfc/32gfc On 50/125 Μm Om3 Mmf, 10 Km At 32gfc/16gfc On 9/125 Μm Singlemode Fiber When Emulex Approved Longwave Transceivers Are Used.
- Optical Data Rates : 28.05 Gb/s (3200mb/s), 14.025 Gb/s (1600mb/s), 8.5 Gb/s (800mb/s) (auto-detected).
- Hardware Environment: Intel X64, Intel X86, And Powerpc.
- Optics : Optics Short Wave Lasers With Lc Type Connector Optics.
- Os Support: Additional Support Is Available From Oems And Partners, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Linux, Oracle Linux With The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (uek), Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Suse® Linux Enterprise Server, Vmware Vsphere
Dimensions & Weight
- Short, Low Profile PCIE Card, 167.64mm X 68.91mm (6.60" X 2.71")
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Warranty
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What does ALLHDD.Com warranty cover?
30-days to 3 years warranty:
Replacement or refund. In the case of material defects, we will try to replace the product first. The product will be replaced before the expiration of the original warranty. For any failure of hardware, if we cannot process the replacement of the product(s)/model(s), we will refund the original selling/invoiced price. The shipping costs and sales tax, if any, are non-refundable. ALLHDD retains the right to decide whether the item(s) will process for replacement or refund.
What is not covered by our warranty?
The reason why our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:
(a) misuse of hardware; accidental damage; carelessness product(s) damage; shock; temperature beyond the specification of any product; faulty installation; operation; modification of goods;
(b) any misuse outside the instructions in the user manual for any specific product;
(c) damaged caused by other hardware or equipment. The warranty will void if the item is returned with physical damage, damage to the retail box, removed from the box, counterfeit labels/labelled by them, or any modifications of internal and external covers. Data loss or damages to any other equipment we do not cover by our offered warranty.
What is the Manufacturer/Brand Warranty?
In general, a manufacturer's warranty service/support is a written guarantee to the buyer of a product. Its terms assure the replacement or repair of the product, if necessary, within a specified period after the purchase (2-5 years depending on the brand/manufacturer). It is typically included in the price of the product. Products are brand new and sealed and the original manufacturer box is complete with the Manufacturer's genuine warranty. For most of the brand new/retail products that come with the manual and box, exceptions may apply (i.e., Cisco, Juniper Networks).
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