Description
Product Overview of the 16GB Dual Port FC Blade Mezzanine Card
Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 is a dual-port 16GB Fiber Channel (FC) blade mezzanine card that is designed to be installed in Dell PowerEdge blade servers. It is a high-performance networking card that can provide reliable and fast connectivity between different servers and storage devices in a data center environment. This card is compatible with Dell PowerEdge M630, M640, and M830 blade servers, and it is an essential component for building a reliable and efficient network infrastructure.
In this article, we will discuss the key features and benefits of the Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 card, its technical specifications, and the factors to consider before purchasing this card.
Key Features and Benefits
High-Speed Connectivity The Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 card is designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and storage devices in a data center environment. It supports a data transfer rate of up to 16GB per second, which is suitable for demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and data analytics.
Dual Port Connectivity The card features dual ports, which provide redundancy and load balancing capabilities. With dual ports, the card can distribute the workload across multiple paths, providing improved performance, and reducing the risk of downtime due to a single point of failure.
Mezzanine Form Factor The Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 card is designed in a mezzanine form factor that is compatible with Dell PowerEdge M630, M640, and M830 blade servers. Mezzanine cards are designed to fit into a specific slot on the blade server’s motherboard, providing a compact and efficient design that saves space and reduces cabling.
16GB Memory The card features 16GB of memory, which provides the ability to handle large amounts of data with ease. This feature is particularly useful in environments that require high-speed data transfer, such as virtualization and database applications.
Compatibility
The Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 card is compatible with Dell PowerEdge M630, M640, and M830 blade servers, providing flexibility and ease of use. This compatibility ensures that the card will work seamlessly with other Dell components, providing a reliable and efficient network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
The following are the technical specifications of the Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 16GB Dual Port FC Blade Mezzanine Card:
• Device Type: Network adapter • Form Factor: Mezzanine • Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8 • Ports: 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel • Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps • Processor: Emulex XE201 • Memory: 16 GB • Designed For: PowerEdge M630, M640, M830
Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Dell 4GDP5 Qme2662 16GB Dual Port FC Blade Mezzanine Card
General Information about the Dell 4GDP5
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: 4GDP5
- Product Type : Controller
Technical Specifications
- 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
Networking
- Ports : 16GB Fibre Channel X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 4GB Fibre Channel, 8GB Fibre Channel, 16GB Fibre Channel
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 16GB Fibre Channel
Compatibility Information
- Designed For : Dell Poweredge M620, M630, M820, M830, M910, M915
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