Name: Dell 403-BBMS QLogic QLE2692L HBA 16GB FC Dual Port SFP PCI-E 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 403-BBMS
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 403-BBMS QLogic QLE2692L is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter that fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots to provide high-speed connectivity between servers and storage networks. It’s built for environments where reliable storage performance and flexible fiber connections are needed, making it a practical choice for data centers and enterprise IT setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	403-BBMS

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2692L
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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Dell 403-BBMS QLogic QLE2692L is a Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks using Fibre Channel technology. It's often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and fast storage access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this HBA to enhance storage performance and scalability. Key Features High bandwidth with 16Gb Fibre Channel support for speedy data throughput Dual ports allow for redundancy and improved network availability PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface delivers robust connectivity with current server architectures SFP ports provide flexibility with fiber optic cabling Optimized for Dell servers to ensure smooth compatibility and support This adapter is commonly deployed in SAN environments to link servers to storage arrays, helping organizations handle large data workloads efficiently. By maintaining stable and high-speed connections, it supports critical applications that depend on fast and reliable storage access.

Use Cases
The Dell 403-BBMS QLogic QLE2692L HBA is predominantly deployed in enterprise data centers and server environments that demand high-speed, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. IT teams managing virtualized infrastructures or large-scale storage arrays benefit from its dual-port capabilities and PCIe 3.0 interface, which ensure efficient data flow and minimal latency. How It's Used: Connecting enterprise SAN storage arrays to virtualization hosts in data center rack deployments. Facilitating high-throughput data transfers for backup and archival workloads in mid-sized storage clusters. Integrating with Dell PowerEdge servers in enterprise IT environments requiring resilient multipath storage connections. Supporting scalable storage expansion in cloud service provider infrastructures demanding consistent Fibre Channel performance. Enabling fiber optic connectivity in remote office data centers where low-latency access to centralized storage is critical. This adapter supports operational efficiency by providing robust, high-bandwidth connections essential for storage-intensive applications. Its compatibility with PCIe 3.0 slots and flexible SFP interfaces helps organizations scale their storage networks while maintaining performance stability across demanding workloads.