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Green Dell Brocade 825 dual-port PCIe 2.0 x8 Fibre Channel HBA with SFP+ ports

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DELL Brocade 825 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Dual Port PCIe 2.0 x8 SFP+ 5GYTY

SKU CH-08RJ-5N188

Dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter with PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • Compatible ManufacturerFor Dell
  • ColorGreen
  • Dual 8Gb Fibre Channel ports enable redundant SAN connectivity
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface provides high-bandwidth data transfer
  • Optimized for Dell PowerEdge server platforms ensuring seamless integration
  • Supports SAN boot and advanced virtualization features for flexible deployment
  • Enterprise-class reliability built for mission-critical data center workloads

Dell Brocade 825 HBA for PowerEdge

This Dell Brocade 825 is an enterprise-grade 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter built for Dell PowerEdge servers. It installs into a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and presents two SFP+ ports for redundant SAN connectivity. The card targets administrators who need dependable storage links for virtualization or data-centre consolidation.

Upgrade from single-port or 4 Gbps HBAs

Replacing a single-port adapter adds path redundancy so a cable or switch failure does not isolate the server. Moving from 4 Gbps to 8 Gbps doubles the per-port bandwidth, which matters when backup windows shrink or virtual-machine density grows. The jump is worth it when uptime and throughput are both constrained by the older card.

Fits Dell PowerEdge with a PCIe x8 slot

The adapter requires an available PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and compatible SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables for the Fibre Channel fabric. It frees the server from single-path dependency and enables SAN boot without an extra controller. Ensure the chassis can accommodate a low-profile bracket if the slot demands it.

Highlights

  • Dual 8Gb Fibre Channel ports enable redundant SAN connectivity
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface provides high-bandwidth data transfer
  • Optimized for Dell PowerEdge server platforms ensuring seamless integration
  • Supports SAN boot and advanced virtualization features for flexible deployment
  • Enterprise-class reliability built for mission-critical data center workloads

Specifications

BrandDell
ModelBrocade 825
Part Number05GYTY
Compatible ManufacturerFor Dell
ColorGreen

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot width does the Brocade 825 HBA need?

The card plugs into a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and uses the full electrical width for 8 Gbps throughput.

How do I attach the fibre cables to the dual SFP+ ports?

Insert compatible 8 Gbps SFP+ transceivers into each port, then connect LC duplex cables; the transceiver click must seat fully or the link will not come up.

When should the SFP+ transceivers be replaced?

Swap transceivers if link errors rise, light output drops below spec, or after a firmware update that changes supported optics.

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