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- In Stock: 20
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 403-BBLS
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 403-BBLS is a 16Gbps single port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high performance Fibre Channel networks. Engineered for demanding data centre environments, this adapter delivers reliable, low latency connectivity to storage arrays, ensuring fast data transfers and seamless scalability. Its compact single port design makes it an ideal upgrade for servers that require a dedicated, high-speed link to Fibre Channel SANs.
Key Features
- 16Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for rapid data movement
- Single port architecture simplifies cabling and reduces space requirements
- Full support for FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) and native Fibre Channel protocols
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides maximum bandwidth utilization
- Advanced error detection and correction to maintain data integrity
- Hot-plug capability allows installation without server downtime
- Broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and major operating systems
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 403-BBLS
- Port Type: Single Fibre Channel port
- Data Rate: 16Gbps (12800 MB/s)
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Form Factor: Low profile PCIe card
- Supported Protocols: FC, FCoE, iSCSI (via software)
- Operating System Support: Windows Server 2012 R2 and later, Linux distributions with kernel 2.6.32 and later, VMware ESXi 5.5 and later
- Power Consumption: Typical 8 Watts
- Temperature Range: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
Applications
This adapter is suited for a variety of mission critical workloads, including:
- Enterprise data centres that require high-speed SAN connectivity
- Virtualisation platforms where multiple VMs share storage resources
- Database servers demanding low latency I/O
- Backup and disaster recovery systems that need fast data replication
- High performance computing clusters with intensive storage traffic
By integrating the Dell 403-BBLS HBA into your server infrastructure, you gain a reliable, high-throughput connection that maximizes storage performance while simplifying management and reducing total cost of ownership.