Name: 540-BDRP Dell 2 x Ports 64Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP+ HBA Low Profile
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BDRP
Price: 1179.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 2 x Ports 64Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Host Bus Adapter offers dual high-speed channels for fiber storage connectivity and fits into low profile server slots. It is a practical choice for systems requiring solid, fast links to Fibre Channel storage networks without taking up much space.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BDRP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	64Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) enables fast and reliable connectivity for storage area networks. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where quick access to SAN storage is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often deploy this adapter to improve storage throughput and latency. Key Features Each port supports 64Gbps speeds for rapid data movement Short wave optical LC connectors ensure efficient fiber optic communication Low profile design makes it compatible with dense server configurations Built to integrate seamlessly with Dell servers and SAN setups Supports advanced Fibre Channel protocols for reliable storage access This adapter is typically found in environments where high-performance SAN connectivity is essential, such as virtualization clusters or database servers. It helps reduce bottlenecks by providing fast and consistent data paths between servers and storage arrays.

Use Cases
The Dell 2 x Ports 64Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in high-performance data centers and enterprise IT environments that demand rapid and reliable storage connectivity. It suits organizations managing extensive storage area networks (SANs) where server rack density and low-profile hardware are critical constraints. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts to shared Fibre Channel storage arrays in large-scale data center environments. Facilitating high-throughput data replication between SAN clusters in multi-node storage deployments. Supporting database servers requiring low-latency access to centralized block storage in enterprise IT setups. Enabling compact rack mount servers in edge computing sites to interface with remote SAN resources efficiently. Integrating with storage networks in SMBs that need scalable and space-efficient storage connectivity. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity within limited server space, enabling scalable storage configurations. Its low-profile design helps maintain optimal rack density while supporting demanding workloads that rely on fast and consistent data access.

540-BDRP Dell 2 x Ports 64Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP+ HBA Low Profile

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Advanced Features & Compatibility

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases