Name: 406-BBEL Dell 8GB Dual Channel PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 406-BBEL
Price: 146.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 406-BBEL SanBlade 8GB Dual Channel PCIe FC Host Bus Adapter provides dual 8GB Fibre Channel connectivity designed for linking servers to storage networks. It fits into PCIe slots and is used mainly in enterprise settings where consistent SAN access is needed. Its dual ports help balance load and increase reliability for critical data environments.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	406-BBEL

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLE2562 (QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, 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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 406-BBEL SanBlade is a dual-channel 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks efficiently. It’s commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable high-speed SAN connectivity is crucial. Built for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure, this adapter enhances data transfer rates and supports a range of Fibre Channel features to optimize network performance. It integrates smoothly with Dell servers and SAN storage arrays. Key Features Dual 8GB Fibre Channel ports for redundancy and increased bandwidth PCIe interface ensuring low latency and fast communication Compatibility with major SAN switches and storage devices Supports advanced zoning and security protocols Energy-efficient design to reduce power consumption This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise SAN environments where reliable, high-speed access to shared storage is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows and supports virtualization and backup operations without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell 406-BBEL SanBlade 8GB Dual Channel PCIe FC Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where high-throughput, low-latency SAN connectivity is essential. It is suited for IT environments requiring robust storage network interfaces, such as virtualization clusters and storage-intensive applications, ensuring reliable communication between servers and Fibre Channel storage arrays. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in data centers to shared SAN storage for improved VM migration and performance. Integrating enterprise application servers with high-availability storage clusters to support mission-critical workloads. Facilitating storage consolidation in medium to large enterprise IT environments through dual-port failover capabilities. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within cloud infrastructure to optimize storage access and scalability. Supporting database servers requiring high-speed, low-latency access to Fibre Channel SANs for transaction-heavy workloads. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by enabling resilient, high-bandwidth SAN connections that support scalable storage architectures. Its dual-channel design aids in load balancing and failover, which is crucial in maintaining performance consistency in dynamic enterprise environments.