C852G Dell 10GB Dual Port PCI-E 2.0 CNA Adapter at discount

C852G Specifications

Dell / QLogic 8 Gb/s Dual‑Port PCI‑Express Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: C852G
Product Line: Dell Enterprise Fibre Channel HBAs
Product Series: QLogic QLE2560 / Equivalent 8 Gb FC HBA
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (Fibre Channel)
Product Name: Dell 8 Gb/s Dual‑Port Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Host Interface: PCI‑Express expansion card (PCIe x8)
Fibre Channel Link Speed: 8 Gb/s per port
Ports: 2 × Fibre Channel (SFP/SFP+)
Connectivity Technology: Wired Fibre Channel networking
Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in card (low‑profile / standard bracket)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to ~8 Gb/s per port
Supports auto‑negotiation of lower Fibre Channel speeds (2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s)
Optimized for SAN traffic and enterprise storage connectivity

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise SAN environments and continuous high‑availability operation
Reliable data transfer with support for storage area network protocols

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCI‑Express adapter card
Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe card size (bracket dependent)
Weight: ~0.2–0.4 kg (card only)

NOTES:
This C852G part is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) used in Dell servers to connect to Fibre Channel SAN storage at 8 Gb/s speeds. It is not a storage drive or RAID controller.