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- In Stock: 9
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 342-3542
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell Brocade 825 8GB Dual Port HBA LP (part number 342-3542) is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for enterprise storage environments. With two independent Fibre Channel ports, this low-profile card delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity to SAN fabrics while maintaining a compact form factor that fits easily into dense server chassis. Engineered for mission-critical applications, the Brocade 825 provides consistent throughput, low latency, and advanced error handling to keep data flowing smoothly.
Key Features
- Dual 4Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundant paths and load balancing
- 8GB DDR2 cache to accelerate I/O processing
- Low-profile (LP) design for space-constrained servers
- Full support for Dell OpenManage integration and remote management
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Plug-and-play installation with standard PCIe x8 interface
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 342-3542
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Adapter Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Interface: PCI Express x8
- Port Type: Dual 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC-SFP)
- Cache Memory: 8GB DDR2
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Linux, VMware ESXi
- Power Consumption: Typical 12W
- Dimensions: Low profile, fits in 1U or 2U chassis
Applications
The Dell Brocade 825 is ideal for a wide range of enterprise workloads, including:
- Virtualized environments that require high I/O throughput for VMs
- Database servers handling large transaction volumes
- Backup and recovery solutions that need fast, reliable data transfer
- High performance computing clusters with demanding storage needs
- Enterprise SAN deployments that benefit from dual port redundancy
By combining robust performance with a compact footprint, the Brocade 825 Dual Port HBA LP helps organizations maximize storage efficiency, reduce downtime, and scale their infrastructure with confidence.