Name: 0PRNHV Dell 32GB 2-Port Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel PCIe 4.0 HBA
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0PRNHV
Price: 573.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Emulex 32GB 2-Port Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel PCIe 4.0 Host Bus Adapter delivers high-speed connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It fits into servers to enable fast, reliable communication with SANs, making it a key component in setups requiring strong data throughput and system resilience.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0PRNHV

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom Emulex LPe32000-series
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile (half-height) PCIe add-in card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Dell Emulex Host Bus Adapter offers robust 32GB optical Fibre Channel connectivity, designed to handle demanding storage networking tasks. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where high-speed, reliable SAN (Storage Area Network) connections are vital. Built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructures, this adapter delivers strong performance for server-to-storage communication, helping maintain efficient data flow and uptime. Key Features Supports 32Gbps short wave optical Fibre Channel speeds Equipped with two ports to boost redundancy and throughput Utilizes PCIe 4.0 for enhanced bandwidth and reduced latency Designed specifically for Dell servers and storage arrays Offers efficient data handling to support critical enterprise applications This adapter typically appears in enterprise SAN setups where fast and stable connections are essential. Its dual ports provide failover capabilities that minimize downtime, while the PCIe 4.0 interface ensures data moves quickly between servers and storage systems. Users benefit from improved storage access and smoother operation of data-intensive applications.

Use Cases
The Dell 32GB 2-Port Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel PCIe 4.0 HBA is designed for environments demanding high-speed, reliable storage connectivity. It is suited for enterprise data centers and storage clusters where maximizing throughput and ensuring redundancy are critical for maintaining operational continuity. How It's Used: Integrating storage arrays within large-scale virtualization environments to support intensive I/O workloads. Deploying in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring resilient SAN connectivity for mission-critical applications. Supporting high-performance computing clusters that depend on consistent low-latency data transfer. Enhancing storage throughput in rack deployments by leveraging PCIe 4.0 bandwidth capabilities. Facilitating data replication and backup across geographically dispersed data centers. This HBA enhances system scalability and operational efficiency by enabling faster data transfers and providing dual-port failover capabilities. Its compatibility with Dell systems ensures seamless integration, supporting demanding workloads without compromising network performance or availability.