Name: 80-1001103-01 Brocade 825 2-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express HBA
Brand: Brocade
SKU: 80-1001103-01
Price: 493.56 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 825 2-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express Host Bus Adapter provides dual high-speed Fibre Channel connections that fit into PCI-Express slots on servers. It’s designed primarily for stable and fast access to storage networks, making it a solid choice for enterprise SAN setups where dependable data transfer is critical.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	80-1001103-01

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe Full-Height / Low-Profile adapter
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Brocade 825 2-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is designed to connect servers to storage area networks with fast and efficient data paths. It provides dual 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling high throughput and low latency communication between servers and storage arrays. Often found in enterprise data centers and SAN environments, this adapter supports demanding applications that require consistent and rapid access to storage resources. IT professionals managing storage infrastructure benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with various server platforms. Key Features Dual ports enable simultaneous data streams for improved throughput PCI-Express interface supports high-bandwidth server connections Built to deliver low latency for critical storage communications Works seamlessly with multiple operating systems and SAN switches Advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms ensure data integrity This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where stable, high-speed connections are essential. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient data flow in environments like virtualization hosts, database servers, and backup solutions. Its reliability helps minimize downtime and supports smooth storage operations.

Use Cases
The Brocade 825 2-Port 8GB/s Fibre Channel PCI-Express HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where low-latency, high-throughput connectivity to SAN environments is essential. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and mission-critical storage arrays benefit from its dual-port configuration to ensure redundancy and continuous data access. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connectivity for virtualized server environments requiring rapid access to shared storage resources. Supporting large-scale data center SAN infrastructures where multiple storage arrays demand reliable host bus adapters. Facilitating disaster recovery sites with synchronous replication across geographically dispersed storage systems. Integrating with rack server deployments to optimize storage traffic and reduce bottlenecks in enterprise IT operations. Providing edge computing nodes with robust and scalable storage connectivity for latency-sensitive applications. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and minimizing storage latency, accommodating growing data workloads. Its design supports scalable SAN architectures, allowing IT teams to maintain high availability and performance across diverse storage deployments.