Name: 406-BBTM Dell Emulex LPE35002 2-Port 32GB Fibre Channel PCIe HBA
Brand: Dell
SKU: 406-BBTM
Price: 659.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Emulex LPE35002 2-port 32GB Fibre Channel HBA provides robust, high-speed connectivity to storage networks. It fits into PCIe slots on compatible Dell servers and delivers reliable performance for demanding data center tasks. Its dual ports offer flexibility and redundancy, making it a practical choice for enterprise storage setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	406-BBTM

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe35002 (Broadcom)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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	Low Profile (Half Height) / Standard PCIe
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Dell Emulex LPE35002 2-port 32GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) enables fast and reliable connectivity to SAN storage environments. It’s built for servers like the Dell PowerEdge C6620 and blade servers Hs5610/Hs5620, often found in data centers handling intensive workloads. IT professionals and system administrators use this HBA to improve storage performance, supporting environments where consistent and high bandwidth connections are essential. Whether for virtualization, databases, or high-performance computing, this adapter fits where robust storage access is needed. Key Features Offers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports to maximize throughput and redundancy PCI Express x8 design ensures low latency and fast data transfer rates Supports advanced storage protocols and error recovery for stability Compatible with multiple Dell PowerEdge server models for flexible deployment Integrates with enterprise SANs to streamline storage management This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale IT environments requiring dependable storage access. It plays a crucial role in connecting servers to shared storage arrays, helping applications run smoothly by preventing storage bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell Emulex LPE35002 2-port 32GB Fibre Channel HBA is primarily deployed in data center environments where high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity is essential. IT teams managing enterprise virtualization or storage clusters benefit from its dual-port design, enabling streamlined integration with SAN infrastructures for critical workloads. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers in enterprise data centers to Fibre Channel SAN for block-level storage access. Supporting virtualized environments requiring high bandwidth and redundancy for VM storage traffic. Facilitating high-performance storage clustering setups in financial services or healthcare IT systems. Enabling scalable storage expansion in large-scale rack deployments with mission-critical applications. Integrating remote office servers with centralized storage arrays through dedicated Fibre Channel fabrics. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding storage tasks. Its dual-port architecture supports scalable SAN designs and helps maintain high availability in enterprise IT infrastructures.