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540-BDKN Dell 32Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter Low Profile QLogic 2770

SKU:
540-BDKN
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 32Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput for high-speed data transfer
  • Single-port PCIe low-profile host bus adapter
  • Based on QLogic 2770 chipset for reliable performance
  • Optimized for storage area network (SAN) environments
In stock

$430.00

Product Overview

The Dell 540-BDKN is a single-port 32Gb/s Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to connect servers to SAN environments efficiently. It fits into PCI-Express slots on various Dell servers, enabling high-speed data transfer and low latency communication essential for enterprise storage solutions.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 540-BDKN

Technical Information

Protocol Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate 32Gbps
Port Count 1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation Gen 7
Connector Type SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller QLogic QLE2770
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Low Profile (Half Height)

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 Low Profile HBA (Half-height, half-length)
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

This Dell 32Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter provides a fast and efficient connection to SAN storage systems. It's often found in enterprise data centers where high bandwidth and low latency are critical.

Built for use in servers that require rapid access to large volumes of data, it benefits IT professionals managing virtualized environments and large-scale storage deployments. The low-profile design allows easy integration into compact server chassis.

Key Features

  • Delivers up to 32Gb/s transfer speed to support demanding workloads
  • Equipped with a single Fibre Channel port for streamlined connectivity
  • Uses PCI-Express interface for fast communication with host systems
  • Compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Includes hardware offloads to reduce CPU load during data transfers

This adapter is typically deployed in SAN setups within data centers, where fast and reliable storage access is essential. It helps maintain smooth operation of applications that rely on quick data retrieval by minimizing bottlenecks.


Use Cases

The Dell 540-BDKN Fibre Channel host bus adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage environments that require high-throughput and low-latency connectivity. It is ideal for IT professionals managing storage area networks (SANs) who need reliable and scalable storage connectivity for virtualization, database, and backup applications.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting virtualized server clusters to SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers to support high-performance workloads.
  • Facilitating rapid data replication and backup processes in mid to large-sized IT environments.
  • Enabling high-speed connectivity for database servers that require consistent low-latency access to storage resources.
  • Supporting rack-mounted servers running mission-critical applications in colocation or private cloud infrastructures.
  • Integrating with storage clusters in financial and healthcare sectors where data integrity and transfer speed are crucial.

By providing efficient Fibre Channel connectivity with the QLogic 2770 chipset, the Dell 540-BDKN enhances operational efficiency and supports scalable SAN deployments. Its low-profile design ensures compatibility with dense server configurations, making it suitable for environments prioritizing both performance and space optimization.


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540-BDKN Dell 32Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter Low Profile QLogic 2770
540-BDKN Dell 32Gb/s Fibre Channel PCIe Host Bus Adapter Low Profile QLogic 2770
$430.00