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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | QLogic |
| Part Number | 406-BBEL |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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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
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. |