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52FK5 Dell Emulex LPE36000 Dual Port FC64 Fibre Channel PCI Express Low Profile Host Bus Adapter

SKU:
52FK5
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with FC64 support
  • PCIe Low Profile form factor for versatile system compatibility
  • High-speed data transfer up to 16Gbps per port
  • Designed for reliable storage networking and server connectivity
In stock

$1,390.00

Product Overview

The Dell Emulex LPE36000 52FK5 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to storage networks efficiently. Its low profile PCIe design fits in compact systems while delivering strong 16Gbps per port speeds, making it a solid choice for storage infrastructures that require consistent and reliable data transfer.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 52FK5

Technical Information

Protocol NVMe over Fibre Channel (FC-NVMe)
Data Rate 64Gbps
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation Gen 8
Connector Type SFP56
Chipset / Controller Broadcom (Emulex)
Network Topology Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Low Profile (Half Height)

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 PCIe half-height adapter
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA


Product Description

The Dell Emulex LPE36000 52FK5 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that facilitates fast and stable connections between servers and storage area networks (SANs). It is built for environments requiring high-throughput and low latency, such as data centers and enterprise storage systems.

Often found in rack-mounted servers or blade systems, this adapter offers a low profile design to fit compact server chassis. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy it to enhance storage performance and ensure seamless data access in virtualized or cloud infrastructures.

Key Features

  • Supports two independent 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports
  • Offers low profile PCIe interface compatible with modern servers
  • Includes advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load
  • Compatible with a range of operating systems and SAN environments
  • Provides enhanced error handling and link integrity monitoring

This HBA is commonly integrated into enterprise server setups where reliable storage connectivity is essential. Its role in enabling efficient data flow helps maintain system performance and supports critical applications without interruption.


Use Cases

The Dell Emulex LPE36000 52FK5 is commonly deployed in enterprise storage environments where high-throughput, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity is critical. It suits organizations managing virtualized workloads or large-scale storage clusters requiring robust and consistent server-to-storage communication.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting blade servers in data centers to SAN fabrics for high-performance transaction processing.
  • Supporting virtualization hosts in enterprise IT environments to ensure dedicated storage bandwidth for VMs.
  • Integrating storage arrays in rack deployments that demand scalable and low-profile host bus adapters.
  • Enabling remote office servers to maintain reliable and fast access to centralized storage resources.
  • Facilitating storage cluster interconnects in platforms that require resilient dual-port Fibre Channel pathways.

By providing consistent 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity in a compact form factor, this adapter supports operational efficiency and scalability in infrastructures with demanding storage I/O patterns. Its design aligns with the needs of data-driven environments that prioritize predictable performance and flexibility in server connectivity.


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52FK5 Dell Emulex LPE36000 Dual Port FC64 Fibre Channel PCI Express Low Profile Host Bus Adapter
52FK5 Dell Emulex LPE36000 Dual Port FC64 Fibre Channel PCI Express Low Profile Host Bus Adapter
$1,390.00