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Brocade dual-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel HBA low-profile PCIe card

Brocade

Brocade BR-425-0010 Dual Port 4Gbps FC HBA network card

SKU CH-17XJ-5M94A MPN BR-425-0010

Dual-port 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel HBA with PCI Express 2.0 interface and low-profile MD2 form factor

  • Rated speed4 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types2 x FC Fibre Channel
  • Dual-port design doubles SAN connectivity options
  • 4 Gbit/s data rate handles demanding storage workloads
  • PCI Express 2.0 host interface fits modern servers
  • Low-profile MD2 form factor suits space-constrained chassis
  • RoHS compliance confirms environmentally responsible manufacturing

Dual-port 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel HBA

The Brocade BR-425-0010 is a dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter that delivers 4 Gbit/s data transfer per port. It uses a PCI Express 2.0 host interface and a low-profile MD2 form factor. The card targets IT teams deploying or expanding storage-area-network connectivity in enterprise servers.

Verify PCIe 2.0 slot and multi-mode fibre cabling

Before ordering, confirm the server has an available PCI Express 2.0 slot that accepts a low-profile MD2 card. The adapter requires multi-mode optical fibre patch cables with standard FC connectors for each of its two ports. Ensure the existing SAN fabric operates at 4 Gbit/s to match the adapter speed.

Low-profile MD2 bracket with RoHS compliance

The card measures 6.6 inches by 2.7 inches and ships with a low-profile bracket suited for dense rack-mount chassis. Its RoHS certification confirms restricted-substance compliance for regulated environments. Dual FC ports on a single bracket simplify cable routing and reduce the number of occupied expansion slots in the server.

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Price $125.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Performance
Rated speed4 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x FC Fibre Channel

Questions about this item

Does the BR-425-0010 come with SFP transceivers or cables, or must they be purchased separately?

The adapter has two multi-mode FC ports that accept standard SFP modules; transceivers and fibre patch cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I choose a single-port or dual-port Fibre Channel HBA for redundant fabric connections?

This model provides two ports on one low-profile MD2 card, allowing dual-fabric redundancy without occupying a second PCI Express 2.0 slot.

What does the 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel rating mean for actual storage throughput in a server?

The 4Gbit/s line rate sets the maximum link speed per port; real-world throughput depends on the storage array, drivers and workload, but cannot exceed the 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel specification.

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