Description
Product overview of J91FN Dell 12GB/S 8-Port External PCI-E
The J91FN Dell 12GB/S 8-Port External PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a computer hardware component that provides connectivity between a server and SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) devices. In this article, we will explain what a SAS HBA is and how the J91FN Dell HBA works.
A SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
A SAS HBA is a device that provides connectivity between a server or a storage device and SAS devices such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives. SAS is a technology that allows for faster data transfer rates compared to SATA (Serial ATA) technology. The SAS HBA acts as an intermediary between the server or storage device and the SAS devices, managing the data transfer between them.
J91FN Dell 12GB/S 8-Port External PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS HBA
The J91FN Dell HBA is a hardware component that provides connectivity between a server or storage device and SAS devices. It has eight external SAS ports that can support up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices. The HBA is designed to work with PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface, which provides high bandwidth and low latency. The HBA supports SAS data transfer rates up to 12 Gb/s, which is faster than the previous SAS standard of 6 Gb/s. This increased data transfer rate allows for faster access to data and reduces the time required for data transfer.
Compatibility and Operating System Support
The J91FN Dell HBA is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Precision workstations. It supports various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi. The HBA comes with drivers for these operating systems and is easy to install.
External Connectivity
The J91FN Dell HBA has eight external SAS ports, which allow for connectivity with SAS devices such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives. The HBA supports both SAS and SATA devices, which provides flexibility in device selection. The HBA supports up to 1024 devices, which allows for scalability and easy expansion of the storage system.
Performance and Reliability
The J91FN Dell HBA provides high performance and reliability for data transfer. The HBA supports SAS data transfer rates up to 12 Gb/s, which is twice the speed of the previous SAS standard of 6 Gb/s. This increased data transfer rate allows for faster access to data and reduces the time required for data transfer. The HBA also supports advanced data protection features such as RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) and encryption, which provide additional data security and reliability.
Ease of Management
The J91FN Dell HBA is easy to manage and monitor. The HBA comes with management software that allows for easy configuration and monitoring of the HBA and connected devices. The management software also provides alerts and notifications for critical events such as device failure or errors.
In Summary, The J91FN Dell 12GB/S 8-Port External PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS Host Bus Adapter is a hardware component that provides connectivity between a server or storage device and SAS devices. It provides high performance and reliability for data transfer, supports advanced data protection features such as RAID and encryption, and is easy to manage and monitor. The HBA is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Precision workstations and supports various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.
General Information about the Dell J91FN
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Model Number or SKU# J91FN
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Host Bus Type : X8 Lane PCI Express 3.0
- Data Transfer Rates : 12GB/S SAS-3 Compliant
- Devices Supported : 1024 Non-Raid SAS/SATA Devices
- External Connectors : 2 Mini-SAS HD SFF8644
- I/O Controller : LSI SAS3008
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