Name: 406-BBPX Dell Dual-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 406-BBPX
Price: 583.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 406-BBPX Dell Dual-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with dual high-speed ports, enabling efficient data transfer in SAN environments. It fits well in enterprise data centers requiring dependable and fast access to storage resources without compromise.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	406-BBPX

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex/Broadcom
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), 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
Form Factor	PCIe add-in card (Low-profile / Full-height compatible)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The 406-BBPX Dell Dual-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for environments that demand fast and reliable storage networking. It handles data transmission between servers and storage arrays with ease, making it a key component in Storage Area Networks (SANs). Commonly found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, this adapter is designed to support applications requiring rapid access to large volumes of data, such as virtualization, backup, and database management. IT professionals and system administrators often choose it for its balance of speed and stability. Key Features Provides dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-speed connectivity Offers low latency to improve application responsiveness Integrates seamlessly with Dell server platforms Supports advanced error handling and reporting capabilities Compatible with a wide range of SAN storage systems This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where consistent performance is critical. It helps maintain smooth data flows between servers and storage, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring that applications access data without delay. Its robust design and compatibility make it a reliable choice for businesses that need to maintain efficient storage operations and minimize downtime.

Use Cases
The 406-BBPX Dell Dual-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is predominantly utilized in enterprise data centers and large-scale virtualization environments that demand high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity. IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with Dell server ecosystems. How It's Used: Connecting high-performance virtualized servers to SAN storage clusters in enterprise IT environments to optimize data throughput. Enabling seamless storage access for mission-critical applications in healthcare data centers requiring consistent low latency. Facilitating large-scale backup and disaster recovery operations with reliable dual-port connectivity in financial services networks. Supporting data-intensive workloads in telco edge computing sites where fast and secure storage access is essential. Integrating Dell PowerEdge rack servers into existing Fibre Channel SANs for enhanced storage scalability and operational efficiency. By leveraging dual 32Gb ports, this adapter ensures scalable connectivity that meets the bandwidth and redundancy requirements of modern storage environments. It contributes to maintaining operational continuity and performance predictability in complex SAN deployments.