Dell PowerEdge R830 730 QLogic 2660 Single Port 16GbE Fibre Channel

The Dell H28RN is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed for PowerEdge R830 servers that need rapid and dependable access to storage area networks. Built on the QLogic QLE2660L controller, it offers one 16 Gbps port, giving enterprise workloads the bandwidth they need for databases, virtualization clusters, and large-scale backup operations.

This card installs in a PCI Express x8 slot, so it can move data without becoming a bottleneck to the server. The optical LC interface keeps cabling straightforward while maintaining signal integrity over long distances, making it suitable for data centers where racks are spread across rows or even separate rooms.

Administrators who already standardize on Dell infrastructure will appreciate the seamless fit. Firmware and driver support are integrated into Dell update catalogs, which simplifies deployment and ongoing maintenance. Once installed, the adapter provides a dedicated path to Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays, freeing Ethernet networks from heavy storage traffic.

In real-world use, a single port adapter like this shines in environments that value reliability and low latency over multi-path redundancy. A pair of cards can be placed in separate PCIe slots for failover, or a single card can handle standalone workloads such as test labs, development servers, or branch-office SAN connections.

• One Fibre Channel port with 16 Gbps throughput for fast SAN access
• Installs in a PCI Express x8 slot to leverage full server bandwidth
• Optical LC connector supports long cable runs in large data centers
• Powered by the QLogic QLE2660L controller for consistent performance
• Engineered for Dell PowerEdge R830, ensuring straightforward integration