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Dell 540-BDHE QLogic 2690 16Gb/s 1-P FC PCIe FH HBA
- QLogic 2690 controller for reliable Fibre Channel performance.
- 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for high-performance SAN connectivity.
- Single-port configuration for dedicated server-to-SAN connection.
- PCIe interface for integration into server systems.
- Full-Height (FH) form factor suitable for standard server chassis.
- Optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers and SAN environments.
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Product Overview
The Dell 540-BDHE is a QLogic 2690-based 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It features a single port and a Full-Height (FH) PCIe form factor, designed for connecting Dell servers to Fibre Channel SANs.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Controller | QLogic 2690 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 16Gb/s |
| Ports | 1 |
| Form Factor | Full-Height (FH) PCIe |
Product Description
The Dell 540-BDHE, powered by a QLogic 2690 controller, is a high-performance 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This adapter is engineered to provide robust and efficient connectivity between Dell servers and Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). With a single port operating at 16Gb/s, it ensures high throughput and low latency for critical storage operations, making it ideal for demanding enterprise workloads such as databases, virtualization, and high-transaction applications. The adapter utilizes a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, allowing for high-speed communication with the server's motherboard. Its Full-Height (FH) form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of standard server chassis. The QLogic 2690 chipset is known for its reliability and advanced features, offering robust error detection and correction, as well as efficient I/O management to offload processing from the server's CPU. Designed specifically for Dell environments, the 540-BDHE integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers and is optimized to work within Dell's storage ecosystem. This ensures maximum performance, stability, and ease of management for organizations leveraging Dell hardware for their SAN infrastructure. It represents a reliable solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade storage connectivity.
