The Sun StorageTek™ Dual 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Dual GbE ExpressModule Host Bus Adapter(ExpressModule HBA), is ideal for Sun Blade™ 8000 and 6000 customers who require enterprise-level 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity and high bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet performance in a compact, cost-effect design.

This ExpressModule HBA addresses server virtulization and provides the flexible functionality and high performance required for today’s storage area networks (SANs) and traditional networking (LANs) implementations.

Key features

• Dual-channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
• Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, based on the Intel 82571 Gigabit Ethernet controller
• Exceptional Fibre Channel performance and full-duplex data throughput
• Provides flexible I/O connectivity to the Sun Blade 6000 and 8000 Modular Systems
• Comprehensive HBA virtualization capabilities based on the N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) standard
• Centralized management of Emulex Fibre Channel HBA with a SAN via HBAnyware
• Common driver model eases management and enables upgrades independent of HBA firmware

Key benefits

• Combined Fibre Channel and Ethernet ExpressModule HBA provides superior performance and enhances slot utilization for virtualized server environments
• Remote I/O provides installation and removal without tools and without disruption to ongoing blade server activity
• Superior quality and reliability ensures data availability
• Highly efficient installation streamlines deployment and reduces administration costs
• Broad interoperability simplifies deployment and upgrades of SAN hardware and software