Dell 0WR728 16-Port Emulex FC Pass-Through Module for Fibre Channel Connectivity

Overview
The Dell 0WR728 16-Port Emulex FC Pass-Through Module provides high density fibre channel connectivity for servers that demand reliable, low latency storage networking. Designed to fit seamlessly into standard PCIe slots, this module enables direct attachment of up to sixteen FC ports, simplifying cabling and reducing the need for external switches in many environments. It is an ideal solution for data centres, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters that rely on fast, lossless data transfers.

Key Features

• Sixteen native Emulex FC ports for maximum port density
• Pass-through architecture eliminates host processor overhead
• Supports 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
• Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and standard PCIe chassis
• Low power consumption and efficient thermal design

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 0WR728
• Form factor: PCIe x8 full height, full length
• Connector type: 16 x LC duplex
• Supported protocols: Fibre Channel (FC-AL, FC-FCP)
• Data rates: 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps per port
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Power draw: 30 watts typical
• Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS

Applications
The 16-Port Emulex FC Pass-Through Module is suited for a wide range of mission critical workloads, including:

• Enterprise storage area networks (SAN) requiring high port counts
• Virtualization platforms that need fast, shared storage access
• Database servers with heavy I/O demands
• High performance computing clusters that rely on low latency data paths
• Backup and disaster recovery appliances that benefit from direct fibre channel links

By delivering dense, high-speed connectivity in a single, easy-to-install card, the Dell 0WR728 helps organisations reduce cabling complexity, improve performance, and scale their storage infrastructure with confidence.