Name: 540-BDPW Dell 32GB Dual Port PCIe Gen4 x8 Fiber Channel HBA LP
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BDPW
Price: 659.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 540-BDPW LPE35002-M2 Emulex 32GB Dual Port PCIe Gen4 x8 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter LP connects servers to fiber channel storage with high throughput and low latency. It fits into PCIe Gen4 x8 slots and is suited for environments requiring fast, dependable SAN access, such as enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BDPW

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe35002-M2 (Broadcom/Emulex)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
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 card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 540-BDPW LPE35002-M2 Emulex Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is built for fast and reliable fiber channel connections in data centers and enterprise environments. It handles large data workloads efficiently, making it a key component for SAN (Storage Area Network) setups and high-performance computing. Often found in servers requiring robust storage access, this dual port HBA supports seamless integration with fiber channel storage arrays. IT administrators and data center professionals rely on it to ensure smooth data flow and reduce bottlenecks during storage operations. Key Features Delivers 32Gbps fiber channel speeds on two ports for redundancy and throughput Utilizes PCIe Gen4 x8 slot to maximize data transfer rates Optimized for enterprise SAN environments and virtualization workloads Supports advanced data protection and offloading features for efficiency Low-profile design fits in dense server racks and blade servers This HBA is typically deployed in data centers where consistent storage access and speed matter most. It plays a significant role in linking servers to storage systems without sacrificing performance, helping businesses maintain reliable and scalable infrastructure.

Use Cases
The Dell 540-BDPW Fiber Channel HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments that require high-speed, reliable access to SAN storage. IT professionals managing scalable storage infrastructure benefit from its low latency and high throughput capabilities, making it suitable for workloads demanding consistent performance and data integrity. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers to centralized SAN storage in enterprise data centers to optimize data throughput for mission-critical applications. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated high-bandwidth storage access to virtual machines hosting latency-sensitive workloads. Integrating into storage clusters where multiple servers require simultaneous, fast access to fiber channel storage resources. Enabling high-performance backup and recovery operations in SMB IT environments by accelerating data transfer speeds over fiber channel fabrics. Facilitating edge computing installations that demand compact hardware with reliable connectivity to off-premise storage arrays. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent low-latency connectivity, which is essential for scalable storage deployments. Its compatibility with PCIe Gen4 ensures that as server workloads grow, storage access remains performant and dependable, supporting evolving enterprise IT demands.