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| Product Overview |
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The Dell 406-BBMQ host bus adapter equips servers with dual 32Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, fitting into a PCI-Express x8 slot to connect storage arrays effectively. It’s a practical choice for enterprises needing consistent and speedy SAN connections, especially in environments running large databases or virtualized workloads. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 406-BBMQ |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 32Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Connector Type | SFP28 (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Broadcom Emulex |
| 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), 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 | |
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| Form Factor | Low Profile (with Full-Height bracket) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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This Dell 406-BBMQ Host Bus Adapter offers two 32Gb/s Fibre Channel ports designed to deliver fast and efficient data communication between servers and storage networks. Often found in enterprise data centers, it provides a stable and robust connection for storage area networks (SANs), helping improve overall storage performance. Built for IT professionals managing high-demand storage solutions, this adapter suits environments where quick and reliable access to shared storage is critical. It’s commonly used to connect servers with SAN arrays, enabling smooth data workflows and reducing bottlenecks. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in data centers handling large-scale storage needs, where reliable and fast data transfer is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining system performance and ensuring data integrity across storage networks without unnecessary delays. |