Description
Key Features and Benefits
The Dell 406-BBIO 16GBPS Dual Port PCI-E 3.0 Fiber Channel HBA with SFP and Both Brackets has the following key features and benefits:
- High-speed data transfer: With dual-port 16Gbps fiber channel interfaces, the HBA provides fast and reliable data transfer for demanding applications.
- Enhanced reliability: The HBA supports advanced features like failover and load balancing, which improve the reliability and availability of storage systems.
- Easy integration: The HBA is designed for easy integration with a wide range of systems and configurations, including blade servers and rack-mount servers.
- PCI Express 3.0 support: The HBA supports the latest PCI Express 3.0 interface, which provides improved performance and compatibility with newer systems.
- Support for SFP+ transceivers: The HBA supports SFP+ transceivers for increased flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of storage networks.
- Standard and Low-profile Brackets: The HBA comes with both standard and low-profile brackets, allowing it to be installed in a variety of systems and configurations.
- Easy management: The HBA includes management tools that allow administrators to easily monitor, manage, and configure the HBA.
- Scalability: The HBA provides a scalable solution that can grow with your storage needs.
- Reliable performance: The HBA is built with high-quality components and is rigorously tested to ensure reliable performance.
- Warranty and support: The HBA comes with a warranty and technical support from Dell, ensuring that you have access to the resources you need to keep your storage systems running smoothly.
Managing and Configuring the HBA
To manage and configure the Dell 406-BBIO 16GBPS Dual Port PCI-E 3.0 Fiber Channel HBA with SFP and both brackets, you can use the following tools and steps:
- BIOS: During boot up, enter the system BIOS and navigate to the Storage or HBA configuration section to view and change the HBA settings.
- Device Manager: In Windows, use the Device Manager to view and configure the HBA. Go to the “System Devices” section and find the HBA in the list of devices.
- HBA Management Utility: The Dell HBA provides a management utility that you can use to manage and configure the HBA. This tool provides a graphical user interface for managing and configuring the HBA, as well as for viewing detailed information about the HBA and its attached storage devices.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): The HBA management utility also provides a command line interface (CLI) that you can use to manage and configure the HBA from a command prompt or script.
Operating System Compatibility
The Dell 406-BBIO 16GBPS Dual Port PCI-E 3.0 Fiber Channel HBA with SFP and both brackets is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.5 and later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and later
- VMware vSphere 5.5 and later
- Oracle Solaris 11 and later
It is recommended to check the specific compatibility with your operating system version on the Dell support website before making a purchase.
General Information
- Brand Name : Dell
- MPN : 406-BBIO
- Sub-Type : Fiber Channel
- Type : Controller
Technical Specifications
Here are some of the key technical specifications for the Dell 406-BBIO 16GBPS Dual Port PCI-E 3.0 Fiber Channel HBA with SFP and Both Brackets:
- Host Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps
- Ports: 2
- Optical Wave Length: 850 nm
- SFP Connector: LC
- Power Consumption: 11.9W max
- Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Form Factor: Low-Profile and Full-Height Brackets included
- Operating Systems Supported: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.5 and later, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and later, VMware vSphere 5.5 and later, Oracle Solaris 11 and later.


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