Name: QLE2772-DELL Dell 32Gb 2-Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel HBA Dual Port
Brand: Dell
SKU: QLE2772-DELL
Price: 1352.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLE2772-DELL is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that fits into PCIe 4.0 slots to provide high-speed connections between servers and storage networks. It’s designed to deliver reliable and efficient data transfers in enterprise SAN setups, ensuring critical applications have access to the storage resources they need with minimal delay.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	QLE2772-DELL

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic (Marvell) QLE2772
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
The QLE2772-DELL is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs). It's built for data centers and enterprises that require fast, dependable access to storage resources. Often found in environments where handling large data loads is critical, this adapter supports seamless communication between servers and fibre channel storage arrays. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with modern server platforms. Key Features Provides dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for multipath connectivity and redundancy Utilizes PCIe 4.0 for enhanced bandwidth and reduced latency Supports advanced storage protocols to optimize data flow Offers broad compatibility with major SAN fabrics and storage devices Includes management tools for monitoring and fine-tuning performance This adapter is typically deployed in data centers supporting virtualization, database operations, and heavy transactional workloads. It plays a vital role in maintaining fast, reliable access to shared storage, helping organizations keep their systems responsive and efficient.

Use Cases
The DELL QLE2772-DELL Qlogic Enhanced 32GFC Dual Port PCIe 4.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) where high throughput and low latency are critical. It serves data centers and IT environments that require robust, high-speed connectivity between servers and Fibre Channel storage arrays, particularly in virtualized and mission-critical workloads. How It's Used: Connecting high-performance database servers to centralized storage in large-scale data centers to ensure consistent low-latency access. Integrating with virtualization platforms in enterprise IT environments to support dense virtual machine storage I/O demands. Deploying in storage clusters for cloud service providers requiring scalable, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. Implementing in disaster recovery sites to maintain synchronous replication over Fibre Channel SAN links. Supporting high-throughput workloads like video editing or scientific computing within specialized research facilities. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing reliable, scalable connectivity that supports demanding storage traffic. Its PCIe 4.0 interface and dual-port architecture enable enterprises to maintain high availability and performance across evolving storage infrastructures.