Description
Key Features of the Dell PD8ND
- Dual Port: The Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter provides two high-speed ports for increased data transfer capacity.
- 32GBPS Data Transfer Speed: This adapter supports a data transfer rate of 32GBPS, providing high-speed data transfer and reliable network connectivity.
- PCI-E Interface: The PCI-E interface provides fast and reliable data transfer, making it ideal for use in demanding server environments.
- Mini Mezzanine Form Factor: This adapter has a compact and lightweight form factor, making it easy to install in space-constrained server environments.
- Low-Profile Design: The low-profile design of the Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter makes it ideal for use in small form factor (SFF) servers.
- High-Quality Components: This adapter is built with high-quality components, ensuring reliable and consistent performance.
- Hot-Swappable: The adapter is hot-swappable, allowing for easy maintenance and upgrades without disrupting server operations.
- Broad Compatibility: The Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter is compatible with a wide range of servers and storage systems, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution for network connectivity.
Advanced Network Management Features
- Advanced Link Aggregation: Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter supports advanced Link Aggregation (LAG) that enables multiple physical links to be bundled together to form a single logical link. This increases network performance, improves availability, and increases network redundancy.
- Flow Control: The adapter supports flow control, which helps to prevent network congestion and data loss by controlling the flow of data between the network devices.
- Jumbo Frame Support: The adapter supports jumbo frames, which are larger than standard Ethernet frames, which help to improve performance for large data transfers such as backup and restore operations.
- Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support: The adapter supports VLAN, which allows you to segment the network into multiple virtual networks and increase security by isolating data traffic.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The adapter supports QoS, which allows you to prioritize network traffic and ensures that high-priority traffic is transmitted ahead of low-priority traffic.
- Virtual Functions: The adapter supports virtual functions, which allow multiple virtual adapters to be created within a single physical adapter, increasing the number of available interfaces and improving network scalability.
- Advanced Error Correction: The adapter supports advanced error correction, which helps to prevent data errors and improves network reliability.
- Advanced Traffic Management: The adapter supports advanced traffic management, which helps to monitor and control network traffic to ensure that the network is running efficiently and effectively.
Easy Installation Process of the Dell PD8ND
- First, make sure that the server in which you are installing the Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter is powered off.
- Remove the server’s cover and locate an available Mini Mezzanine Card (MMC) slot.
- Carefully insert the Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter into the MMC slot, making sure it is properly seated and secure.
- Connect the necessary cables from the adapter to the server.
- Replace the server’s cover and power on the server.
- Log in to the server’s operating system and install the necessary drivers for the Dell PD8ND Dual Port 32GBPS PCI-E Mini Mezzanine Adapter.
- Finally, check the server’s device manager to ensure the adapter is recognized and functioning properly.
General Information about this Dell PD8ND
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# PD8ND
- Device Type: Mezzanine Adapter
Technical Information of Dell Dual-port Mezzanine Adapter
- Ports: Dual-port
- Transfer Rate: 32GBPS ( 32GFC )
- Device Type: Fiber Channel Adapter ( FCA )
- Form Factor: Mezzanine Adapter
- Bus Interface: PCI-E® 3.0 X8
- Form Factor: Mini Mezzanine Card
Compatibility
- Dell Emc Poweredge Mx740c / Mx840c Compute Node
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