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| Product Overview |
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The Dell 540-BDHB QLogic 16GbE dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed to provide fast and reliable storage connectivity primarily in enterprise and data center environments. Its low profile and dual-port setup make it well suited for servers that need high-speed access to shared storage while maintaining space efficiency. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BDHB |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic QLE2692 (QLogic 2692) |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| 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 (Half-height), Half-length PCIe adapter card |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA |
| Product Description |
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The Dell 540-BDHB QLogic 16GbE dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable connectivity for storage area networks, making it an essential component in data centers and enterprise environments. It is built for servers that require high throughput and low latency when accessing shared storage resources. Often found in setups that demand consistent performance for data backup, virtualization, and large-scale storage management, this adapter is designed for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure. Its low profile design makes it a good fit for compact server chassis. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where efficient and stable storage connections are critical. It plays a key role in reducing bottlenecks and improving overall storage network performance. |