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Dell Lightpulse dual-port Fibre Channel card with standard bracket

DELL

DELL C856M Lightpulse 8Gb Dual Channel PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

SKU CH-RDZC-KKXBR

An 8 Gb dual-channel Fibre Channel adapter with a standard bracket for server storage connectivity

  • 8 Gb dual-channel bandwidth for high-throughput storage networks
  • Standard bracket included for direct server installation
  • PCIe interface enables low-latency host connectivity
  • Lightweight 5.1 unit simplifies rack integration

Dell C856M Lightpulse 8Gb Dual Channel HBA

The Dell C856M Lightpulse is an 8Gb dual-channel PCIe Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for servers that need high-speed storage networking. It installs into a standard PCI Express slot and includes a full-height bracket for typical rackmount chassis. The card delivers dual-port connectivity for redundant fabric access. Condition is new and the unit ships as the card only.

Check your server before ordering

Verify that a compatible PCIe slot is available and that the chassis can accept a full-height bracket. Confirm the operating system or hypervisor has driver support for this Lightpulse adapter. Ensure the storage fabric runs at 8Gb speeds so the ports can operate at their rated throughput. The adapter weighs 5.1 units and measures 1 by 1 by 1 units.

Highlights

  • 8 Gb dual-channel bandwidth for high-throughput storage networks
  • Standard bracket included for direct server installation
  • PCIe interface enables low-latency host connectivity
  • Lightweight 5.1 unit simplifies rack integration

Specifications

BrandDELL

Questions about this item

Does the Dell C856M Lightpulse adapter include cables or SFP modules in the box?

The package contains the host bus adapter card with a standard bracket only; cables and SFP modules must be purchased separately.

Should I choose a single-channel or dual-channel version for redundant fabric connections?

This model provides two 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports on one card, giving you dual-channel redundancy in a single PCIe slot.

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