Name: DELL QLE2772-DEL Qlogic Enhanced 32GFC Dual Port PCIe 4.0 ?8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: QLE2772-DEL
Price: 1497.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Qlogic Enhanced 32GFC Dual Port PCIe 4.0 Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks at high speed, using its dual 32G Fibre Channel ports. It fits into PCIe 4.0 slots to take advantage of faster data lanes, making it suitable for modern enterprise setups that demand efficient storage access without slowing down the server.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	QLE2772-DEL

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation	Gen 4
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (QLE2772, Broadcom)
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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe Card (full-height bracket available)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Qlogic Enhanced 32GFC Dual Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable connectivity for storage area networks. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where high-speed and low-latency storage access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this adapter to enhance server storage performance and manage heavy workloads efficiently. Key Features Delivers 32 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel speeds on two independent ports Utilizes PCIe 4.0 for improved throughput and reduced bottlenecks Offers broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and other platforms Supports advanced offload engines to reduce CPU utilization Includes robust management tools for easy integration and monitoring This adapter is typically deployed in environments requiring fast data transfer between servers and SAN storage devices. It plays a key role in supporting virtualization, database applications, and backup solutions where consistent performance is essential.

Use Cases
The DELL QLE2772-DEL Qlogic Enhanced 32GFC Dual Port PCIe 4.0 Host Bus Adapter is designed for IT environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity. It is particularly suitable for enterprise data centers and virtualization clusters where robust Fibre Channel storage access is critical to maintain application performance and data integrity. How It's Used: Connecting enterprise servers in data centers to SAN arrays for high-performance storage access. Supporting virtualization hosts running multiple VMs that require consistent, low-latency storage response times. Integrating with storage clusters in financial services environments demanding reliable, rapid transaction processing. Deployments in cloud service provider infrastructure to ensure scalable and efficient storage connectivity. Enhancing remote office servers with enterprise-grade Fibre Channel access to central storage resources. This adapter facilitates scalable expansion of storage networks while maintaining throughput demands common in large-scale IT operations. Its compatibility with PCIe 4.0 and dual ports helps optimize data flow, supporting sustained performance growth as workloads intensify.