HF692 Dell Broadcom 5721 1Gbps PCI Express Gigabit Network Adapter

HF692 Specifications

Dell 16 Gb/s Dual‑Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: HF692
Product Line: Dell Enterprise Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
Product Series: Emulex LPe16002 / Equivalent 16 Gb FC HBA
Product Type: Host Bus Adapter (Fibre Channel)
Product Name: Dell 16 Gb/s Dual‑Port Fibre Channel HBA

KEY FEATURES:
Host Interface: PCI‑Express (PCIe) expansion card
Fibre Channel Link Speed: 16 Gb/s per port
Ports: 2 × Fibre Channel (SFP+)
Connectivity Technology: Wired Fibre Channel networking
Form Factor: PCI‑Express plug‑in card (Low‑Profile / Full‑Height depending on bracket)

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to ~14 Gb/s effective per port (16 Gb/s line rate)
Designed for high‑performance SAN connectivity and enterprise storage workloads

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Built for enterprise storage networks and SAN integration
Supports reliable, continuous operation typical in data center environments

PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCI‑Express expansion card
Typical Dimensions: Standard PCIe card size (bracket dependent)
Weight: ~0.3–0.5 kg (approximate; varies with bracket)

NOTES:
This HF692 part is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) used to connect servers (such as Dell PowerEdge systems) to Fibre Channel SAN storage at 16 Gb/s speeds. It is not a storage drive or RAID controller.