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406-BBDZ Overview
406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height is an expansion card engineered as a dedicated storage controller that leverages a PCIe x8 interface and the QLogic 2562 chipset for high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It features dual Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gb, delivering robust performance in storage area network deployments and ensuring seamless data transfer for enterprise server environments.
Designed with a full-height bracket and passive cooling, this HBA supports a 64-bit bus architecture and is compatible with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. Its reliable performance and optimized design make it an essential component for storage expansion and network upgrades in data centers and high-demand server applications.
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406-BBDZ Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- QLogic 2562
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- 2
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
406-BBDZ Use Case
High-Throughput SAN Connectivity for Virtualized Data Centers
Scenario: A global enterprise running a VMware vSphere cluster needs predictable, low-latency access to shared storage under heavy I/O. By installing the 406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, servers gain dual 8 Gb/s WWN-addressable links into the SAN fabric. Outcome: Consecutive 8 Gb/s throughput per port with automatic failover, delivering sub-2 ms latency under peak loads. Benefit: Dramatically improved VM boot, migration and application response times while ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and simplified multipathing management.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity in Multi-Site Fibre Channel Fabrics
Scenario: A financial services firm must replicate critical databases between its primary data center and a remote DR site over Fibre Channel. The 2562 HBA’s dual-port architecture is leveraged for active/active multipath I/O and zoned fabric replication. Outcome: Zero-impact failover during maintenance and automated switchover with RPO under 15 minutes. Benefit: Enhanced business continuity, predictable recovery objectives and full redundancy across geographically dispersed Fibre Channel fabrics.
High-Performance Database Clustering and Server Consolidation
Scenario: A healthcare provider consolidates multiple Oracle RAC nodes onto a single blade chassis, requiring sub-millisecond I/O response for transaction-heavy workloads. The 406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 HBA delivers dual 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity into the SAN, enabling low-latency reads and writes. Outcome: 30% faster transaction processing, 40% fewer physical servers and 25% reduction in storage I/O contention. Benefit: Streamlined database clustering, lower TCO and scalable enterprise storage performance for mission-critical applications.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 406-BBDZ |  540-BBUZ |  406-BBJZ |  403-BBMQ |  403-BBMS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | QLogic 2562 | Intel X550 & Intel i350 | Emulex LPE 12002 | QLogic 2692 | QLogic 2692 |
| Supported Ports | N/A | RJ-45 | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Port Count | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 406-BBJZ-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 403-BBMQ-QLogic 2692 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 403-BBMS-QLogic 2692 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.7 inches | 4.2 inches | 0.8 inches |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | 3.5 inches | 4.4 inches |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 4.4 inches | 7.0 inches | 7.0 inches |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 0.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adeel Rizvi
5
Stable performance in production SAN.
B
Bjorn Larsson
4
Consistent throughput with no drops.
M
Moiz Hassan
5
Good compatibility with Dell servers.
P
Peter Lawson
4
Enterprise grade HBA solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height?
The QLogic 2562 is a dual-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter in a PCIe full-height form factor, delivering high-performance SAN connectivity for enterprise servers.
What bandwidth and data rates does the QLogic 2562 support?
Each port supports up to 8 Gb/s full-duplex data transfer with backward compatibility to 4 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds.
Which PCI Express slot is required for installation?
The adapter requires a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot for full-bandwidth operation and fits standard full-height server chassis.
Which operating systems are supported by the QLogic 2562 HBA?
It supports Microsoft Windows Server, various Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE), VMware ESXi, and other UNIX-based platforms.
Does the QLogic 2562 support virtualization features?
Yes, it supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and offloads to optimize VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors.
How do I install the QLogic 2562 HBA?
Power down the server, insert the HBA into an available PCIe x8 slot, secure the bracket, connect Fibre Channel SFP transceivers, then install the driver in the OS.
What SFP transceivers are compatible with the QLogic 2562?
The adapter is compatible with industry-standard 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel SFPs, such as QLogic FC-8G-SW-SN, Cisco SFP-G6524, and equivalent OEM modules.
Can I use the QLogic 2562 with my existing SAN switch?
Yes, it interoperates with Brocade, Cisco, Juniper and other Fibre Channel switches that support 8 Gb/s links.
What form factors are available for the QLogic 2562 bracket?
This SKU ships with a full-height bracket; low-profile brackets are available separately for 1U/2U rack servers.
Does the QLogic 2562 require external power?
No, it draws all necessary power from the host PCIe slot and does not need additional power cables.
How do I update the firmware and drivers?
Use QLogic’s QConvergeConsole or OEM utilities to download and install the latest firmware package and driver matching your OS.
What LED indicators are available on the HBA?
Each port has an LED showing link status (solid green) and activity (blinking green) for easy monitoring.
What is the maximum cable length supported?
With OM3 multimode fibre and certified 8 Gb/s SFPs, you can achieve up to 150 meters; single-mode transceivers extend reach to 10 km.
Is the QLogic 2562 HBA hot-swappable?
No, the adapter must be installed or removed with the server powered down to prevent hardware damage.
What storage protocols and features are supported?
It supports native Fibre Channel, N_Port, F_Port, NPIV, Fibre Channel zoning and standard SAN management protocols.
What warranty coverage comes with the QLogic 2562?
The product includes a three-year limited warranty covering hardware defects and manufacturer-provided firmware updates.