Name: 406-BBLX QLogic 16GB 4-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 FC Host Bus Adapter
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 406-BBLX
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 406-BBLX QLogic 16GB 4-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 FC Host Bus Adapter provides robust Fibre Channel connectivity designed primarily for enterprise servers. It fits into PCIe slots to enable fast and stable links between servers and SAN storage, supporting demanding data center operations without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	406-BBLX

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
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)
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	Add-in Card (PCIe)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Dell 406-BBLX QLogic 16GB 4-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for fast and reliable storage area network (SAN) connections. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where high-speed access to shared storage is essential. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this adapter for its strong performance and broad compatibility. Key Features Delivers up to 16Gbps per port for rapid data transfers Equipped with four ports to connect multiple storage devices or paths Utilizes PCIe Gen3 x8 interface for high bandwidth and low latency Supports virtualization and clustering for flexible deployment Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and SAN fabrics This adapter is typically deployed in server racks managing critical workloads, including virtualization, databases, and large-scale storage systems. Its reliable performance helps maintain smooth data flow and efficient resource sharing across enterprise infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Dell 406-BBLX QLogic 16GB 4-Port PCIe Gen3 x8 FC Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It is suited for IT environments managing virtualization platforms, SAN clusters, and high-performance computing workloads where reliable and scalable Fibre Channel links are essential. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to large SAN storage arrays in rack-mounted data centers for mission-critical applications. Enabling virtualization hosts to access shared storage pools with consistent low latency and high bandwidth. Supporting storage-intensive database servers requiring multiple simultaneous Fibre Channel connections for redundancy and load balancing. Facilitating storage traffic in multi-tenant cloud infrastructure where performance and isolation are critical. Integrating with enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems that leverage Fibre Channel fabric for fast data replication. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing stable, high-speed interfaces essential for storage clustering and virtualized workloads. Its multi-port design allows for scalability and redundancy, supporting evolving data center demands without compromising performance.