Dell 403-BBMS 16GB Dual Port HBA WITH SFP

Description

The Dell 403-BBMS is a high-performance 16Gb dual-port Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust and efficient connectivity for Dell servers to storage area networks (SANs). This adapter is crucial for environments that require high-speed, reliable access to storage resources, such as enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms. Featuring dual ports, the 403-BBMS offers both increased bandwidth by allowing simultaneous data transfers and enhanced redundancy. If one connection fails, the other can maintain communication with the storage array, ensuring continuous data access and minimizing the risk of downtime. The adapter utilizes the PCIe interface, which provides a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, enabling it to keep pace with the demanding throughput of 16Gb Fibre Channel. This HBA comes equipped with SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers, which are modular optical transceivers that connect the HBA to the fiber optic cabling infrastructure. The inclusion of SFPs means the adapter is ready for direct connection to the SAN fabric. It is specifically designed and tested for compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within the Dell ecosystem.

Condition: Refurbished