Name: Dell 540-BDKO QLogic 2770 Single Port Fibre 32Gb Channel Host Bus PCIe Full Height
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BDKO
Price: 674.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 540-BDKO QLogic 2770 Single Port Fibre 32Gb Channel Host Bus PCIe Full Height card is a solid choice for connecting servers to high-speed storage networks. It fits into standard PCIe slots and brings reliable 32Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, mainly used in data centers to support storage access and heavy input/output processes.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BDKO

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2770
Network Topology	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)
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	Full Height (Standard)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell 540-BDKO host bus adapter provides a single 32Gbps Fibre Channel port designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs) efficiently. It's built for high data transfer rates and low latency, making it suitable for data centers and enterprise environments that require fast and stable access to storage resources. Often found in servers running virtualization, databases, or heavy I/O tasks, this PCIe full-height card integrates smoothly into Dell and compatible systems. IT administrators and system architects benefit from its straightforward installation and consistent throughput. Key Features Delivers 32Gbps Fibre Channel speed for fast data transfers Equipped with QLogic 2770 controller for stable operation Supports PCIe interface ensuring compatibility with modern servers Full-height form factor fits standard server slots Designed to handle high I/O workloads in demanding environments This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise SAN setups where reliable, high-speed connectivity is essential. It plays a critical role in ensuring storage resources are accessible with minimal delay, helping maintain smooth operation across virtualized or database-heavy systems.

Use Cases
The Dell 540-BDKO QLogic 2770 Single Port Fibre 32Gb Channel Host Bus PCIe Full Height card is primarily used in enterprise-grade storage networks where high throughput and low latency are critical. Organizations operating large-scale virtualization platforms, storage area networks (SANs), or data-intensive applications benefit the most from its robust Fibre Channel connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting blade and rack servers in data centers to centralized SAN storage for improved data access speed. Supporting virtualization hosts that require rapid I/O operations for multiple virtual machines in enterprise IT infrastructures. Integrating with storage clusters to facilitate high availability and failover capabilities in mission-critical environments. Enhancing performance in financial services firms where low-latency storage transactions are essential. Deploying in cloud service providers’ infrastructures to maintain scalable and reliable block storage connectivity. This host bus adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data transfer and scalability for growing storage demands. Its compatibility with standard PCIe slots ensures easy integration into existing server hardware while supporting sustainable performance improvements in storage-intensive workloads.