Name: Dell 403-BBLT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D Dual Port 32GB Fibre Channel HBA FH
Brand: Emulex
SKU: 403-BBLT
Price: 529.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 403-BBLT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to provide reliable, high-speed storage connectivity for servers. Typically installed in enterprise server environments, it enables efficient communication between servers and SAN storage, supporting a variety of demanding workloads without complications.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	403-BBLT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe32002
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Full Height (Standard)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Dell 403-BBLT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter built for connecting servers to storage area networks (SAN). It’s often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed storage connectivity is crucial. Engineered for use in Dell PowerEdge servers, this adapter suits IT professionals and system administrators who need to improve storage access and data throughput. It supports demanding workloads and ensures efficient communication between servers and storage arrays. Key Features High-performance dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for fast data transfers Full-height form factor compatible with multiple server models Supports PCIe 3.0 interface for enhanced bandwidth Advanced error detection and recovery features to maintain data integrity Optimized for enterprise SAN deployments with broad OS compatibility This HBA is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers, often used to connect servers with SAN storage like EMC, NetApp, or Dell storage systems. It helps maintain stable and fast access to shared storage, which is essential for database applications, virtualization, and large-scale backup operations.

Use Cases
The Dell 403-BBLT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-speed, low-latency connectivity between servers and storage area networks (SAN). It is well-suited for IT environments running virtualization platforms or high-throughput database workloads that demand consistent, scalable storage access. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to Fibre Channel storage arrays in large-scale virtualization clusters to maximize data throughput and minimize latency. Facilitating rapid access to SAN storage in enterprise IT environments managing mission-critical transactional databases. Supporting high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in research or financial institutions that require stable, high-bandwidth storage connectivity. Enabling distributed storage clusters in data center rack deployments where redundant dual-port connectivity ensures continuous availability. Integrating into edge computing nodes to provide reliable SAN access in remote or branch office environments with centralized storage infrastructure. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent 32Gb data transfer rates, enabling scalable storage expansions without network bottlenecks. Its dual-port design supports failover and load balancing, which helps maintain performance and availability in demanding server environments.