Dell 7T5GY Brocade 825 8GB Dual Port HBA FH

Overview
The Dell Brocade 825 8GB Dual Port HBA FH (model 7T5GY) is a high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for enterprise storage networks. With two independent 8Gbps ports, this adapter delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission critical applications. Its compact PCIe form factor fits seamlessly into standard servers, providing a scalable path to faster data access and improved overall system efficiency.

Key Features

• Dual 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports for redundant paths and load balancing
• 8GB DDR memory buffer to smooth data bursts and reduce latency
• PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for high throughput and compatibility with a wide range of servers
• Support for Dell OpenManage integration for simplified monitoring and management
• Hot-plug capable for minimal downtime during maintenance
• Full compliance with FC-AL and FC-SW standards for broad interoperability

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 7T5GY
• Manufacturer: Dell
• Adapter Type: Dual Port Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Fibre Channel Speed: 8Gbps per port
• Memory: 8GB DDR
• PCI Express: PCIe 2.0 x8
• Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu) and VMware ESXi
• Form Factor: Low profile PCIe card
• Power Consumption: Typical 15W

Applications

• Enterprise data centers requiring high speed storage connectivity
• Virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V that need reliable SAN access
• Database servers handling large transaction volumes
• Backup and recovery solutions that demand fast data transfer rates
• High performance computing clusters where low latency storage is critical

By integrating the Dell Brocade 825 Dual Port HBA FH into your infrastructure, you gain a robust, future-proof solution that enhances storage performance, improves redundancy, and simplifies management across diverse workloads.