Dell 4MNKF 16Gb/S 16GbE Single Port Fiber Channel Adapter

The Dell 4MNKF is a single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for servers that rely on fast, predictable access to external storage. It supports 16 Gb/s data rates over a 16 GbE link, giving workloads such as virtualization, high-transaction databases, and media production the bandwidth they need without adding network congestion.

Installation is straightforward. The card fits a standard PCIe slot, and its SFP+ transceiver lets you connect directly to your existing Fibre Channel switch or storage array. Once in place, the adapter presents your server to the SAN as a low-latency, high-throughput endpoint, so large datasets move quickly and backup windows shorten.

Dell includes a microSD-based flash configuration utility that stores firmware and settings on the card itself, simplifying updates and migrations between hosts. Basic dust-resistant features help protect the optics and circuitry in typical data center environments, reducing the chance of performance-robbing contaminants.

Whether you are expanding a Fibre Channel fabric, adding redundancy to a critical application cluster, or upgrading older 8 Gb/s links, the Dell 4MNKF offers an easy path to higher bandwidth with minimal downtime.

• 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface over 16 GbE
• Single-port SFP+ connection for direct SAN attachment
• Fits standard PCIe slots for simple installation
• MicroSD flash memory stores firmware and configuration
• Dust-resistant design helps maintain long-term reliability