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| Product Overview |
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The Dell 403-BBMW QLE2690 16Gbps 1-Port PCIe3 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter serves as a vital component for connecting servers to SAN storage. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots and offers a single high-speed port designed to handle demanding storage workloads. This adapter is typically used in enterprise environments aiming to improve storage access speed and reliability while maintaining compatibility with existing Dell infrastructure. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 403-BBMW |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2690 |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Low Profile (Half Height), Full Height (Standard) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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This Dell 16Gbps 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable connectivity between servers and SAN storage. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where consistent and high-performance storage access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this adapter to enhance their storage networks without overhauling existing infrastructure. Built to fit into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, it supports seamless integration with many Dell servers. It’s often found in setups requiring robust and low-latency data transfers, such as virtualization platforms, database servers, and backup solutions. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in mid to large-sized enterprise storage networks, where consistent connectivity and reliability are essential. It plays a key role in ensuring critical applications have access to their data with minimal delays. Its presence in data centers helps maintain smooth operations for storage-intensive tasks, supporting a variety of business needs without compromising speed or stability. |