Name: 40P1P Dell 32Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter PCIe Full Height
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 40P1P
Price: 674.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 40P1P QLogic 2770 is a single-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter that fits into a PCIe full-height slot. It’s designed to connect servers to fibre channel storage networks, offering a reliable link for data-intensive applications in enterprise and data center environments.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	40P1P

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLE2770 (QLogic 2770)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

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 Full-Height Add-in Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell 40P1P QLogic 2770 host bus adapter provides a single 32Gb Fibre Channel port for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs). It is built for environments that require reliable and fast storage connectivity, such as data centers and enterprise IT setups. Often found in servers needing efficient and scalable storage access, this HBA supports high bandwidth and low latency. IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures benefit from its stability and performance. Key Features Delivers 32Gb Fibre Channel throughput to optimize storage communication PCIe Gen3 x8 interface ensures compatibility with modern server architectures Full-height card design fits a wide range of server chassis Supports advanced error detection and correction for data integrity Compatible with multiple operating systems and SAN management tools This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers linked to fibre channel SANs, where consistent data flow and minimal downtime are critical. It plays a key role in enabling fast backup, recovery, and virtualization tasks by providing a robust connection between servers and storage arrays.

Use Cases
The Dell 40P1P QLogic 2770 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency connectivity. It is well-suited for IT teams managing SAN infrastructures that demand consistent performance for critical workloads such as virtualization, database management, and backup operations. How It's Used: Integrating servers into Fibre Channel SANs within multi-rack data center deployments to ensure high-speed, reliable storage access. Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT environments by providing fast and stable storage connectivity for VM workloads. Facilitating high-performance database clusters that require low latency and consistent bandwidth in financial or healthcare sectors. Enabling backup and disaster recovery systems with dedicated Fibre Channel connections to storage arrays in centralized storage facilities. Deploying in edge computing scenarios where remote office servers connect to centralized storage over Fibre Channel fabrics for efficient data synchronization. By delivering robust 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, this adapter helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability across complex SAN topologies. Its support for PCIe Gen3 ensures sustained throughput necessary for evolving data center workloads and storage demands.