Dell Dual Port 32GB SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter

The Dell 0T3TK5 is an adapter that offers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for servers that need reliable, high-bandwidth access to shared storage. Built on the QLogic QLE2742 controller, it connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and arrives with a standard profile bracket, making installation straightforward in most enterprise rack servers.

Each port operates independently, a design that supports load balancing and provides a measure of redundancy should one link fail. The included SFP+ transceivers mean the card is ready for immediate deployment, eliminating the need to source optics separately and shortening the path from unboxing to production.

In practice, the 0T3TK5 shines in environments where consistent throughput and minimal latency are critical. Virtualization clusters, database servers, and high-volume transaction systems all benefit when storage traffic flows over a dedicated 32Gb Fibre Channel link instead of competing for bandwidth on general-purpose networks. Data centers that rely on Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays can slot this adapter into new or existing servers to expand fabric capacity or replace older 8Gb and 16Gb cards.

Administrators who manage large SANs will appreciate the familiar QLogic management utilities that simplify zoning, firmware updates, and performance monitoring. For organizations building out or refreshing their Fibre Channel infrastructure, the Dell 0T3TK5 offers a balanced mix of speed, reliability, and ease of deployment.

• Two independent 32Gb Fibre Channel ports with SFP+ interfaces
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 host connection for ample bus bandwidth
• Ships with 2 SFP+ transceivers for immediate installation
• Uses the QLogic QLE2742 controller for proven SAN performance
• Standard profile bracket suits common rack-mount server chassis