NETAPP 111-00051 – NetApp X2051A HBA, Dual Channel FC

Detailed Description:

The NETAPP 111-00051, also known as the X2051A Host Bus Adapter (HBA), is a high-performance, dual-channel fiber channel (FC) card designed to provide robust connectivity and high-speed data transfer rates for NetApp storage systems. This HBA facilitates the connection between servers and NetApp storage arrays via fiber channel, enabling efficient and reliable access to stored data. With dual channels, it offers redundancy and improved throughput, supporting up to 16Gbps per channel which enhances the performance of storage-intensive applications and workloads. It is ideally suited for environments that demand high availability and bandwidth, such as virtualization, database management, and big data analytics. The inclusion of advanced features such as point-to-point connectivity and fabric login makes this HBA a pivotal component in building scalable, high-performance storage networks that can meet the rigorous demands of enterprise IT environments.