Name: Dell 403-BBLY 32GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: Dell
SKU: 403-BBLY
Price: 419.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 403-BBLY 32GB Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel HBA provides high-speed fiber channel connectivity designed for enterprise storage environments. It fits into PCIe slots of servers to link them directly to SANs, facilitating fast data access and transfer. This adapter is a solid choice for organizations managing extensive storage arrays and requiring consistent network performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	403-BBLY

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom (Emulex)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
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 card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Dell 403-BBLY 32GB Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel HBA is built to provide fast and stable connections between servers and storage area networks (SANs). It’s often found in data centers and enterprise environments where quick access to large amounts of storage is essential. Commonly used in Dell servers, this adapter suits IT professionals and system administrators who need dependable fiber channel connectivity for demanding workloads. Whether for database management, virtualization, or backup solutions, its dual ports offer flexibility and increased bandwidth. Key Features Delivers 32Gbps speeds on each of the two fiber channel ports Supports PCIe 3.0 for high data throughput and low latency Compatible with major SAN protocols and Dell server platforms Built to maintain stable connections in 24/7 data center operations Includes advanced management tools for monitoring and configuration In practice, this HBA is deployed in medium to large-scale server farms and storage networks where performance and reliability are key. It helps ensure that critical data moves quickly and securely between servers and storage devices, aiding in efficient system operations.

Use Cases
The Dell 403-BBLY 32GB Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel HBA is typically deployed in enterprise IT environments where high-throughput and low-latency access to storage area networks (SANs) is critical. It is well-suited for data centers, virtualization infrastructures, and storage clusters where maintaining consistent and rapid connectivity between servers and storage arrays is essential. How It's Used: Connecting high-performance Dell servers in data centers to SANs for database and transactional workloads. Enabling virtualization hosts to access shared storage pools in enterprise virtualization environments. Supporting large-scale storage clusters requiring stable and reliable fiber channel links for backup and recovery processes. Facilitating low-latency, high-bandwidth connections in rack deployments that handle intensive file and block storage operations. Integrating with edge computing nodes that require dependable SAN access for local data caching and processing. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-speed connectivity essential for demanding storage workloads. Its dual-port design supports redundancy and load balancing, ensuring uninterrupted access and optimized performance in complex enterprise storage networks.