Name: 544-BBCN Broadcom 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for Dell Servers
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 544-BBCN
Price: 124.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 544-BBCN Emulex LPM32002 32gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card delivers high-speed, dual-port fibre channel connections specifically designed for Dell server environments. It fits into the mezzanine slot to enhance storage networking capabilities, supporting reliable and fast data transfer in enterprise storage networks.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	544-BBCN

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPM32002 (LPe32002)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
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	Mezzanine (Dell Mezzanine Card)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Emulex LPM32002 mezzanine card provides 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage arrays. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where robust storage access is critical. Built for Dell servers supporting mezzanine expansion, it suits IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure who need to ensure consistent performance and scalability. The dual-port design offers redundancy and flexibility in deployment. Key Features Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-speed data paths Optimized for Dell server architecture to maximize compatibility Low latency operation to support demanding storage workloads Easy integration into existing SAN environments Supports various Fibre Channel protocols for broad use cases This card is often found in enterprise servers connected to fibre channel storage arrays, helping maintain fast, reliable access to large volumes of data. It plays a key role in setups where storage performance and uptime are priorities.

Use Cases
The Dell 544-BBCN Emulex LPM32002 32gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-speed and reliable storage connectivity. It is ideal for IT environments where low latency and robust throughput are critical, such as virtualized server clusters and storage area networks (SANs). How It's Used: Integrating with Dell PowerEdge servers in rack deployments for enhanced SAN performance. Supporting virtualization workloads that demand consistent high-bandwidth storage access. Connecting storage clusters in data centers to optimize throughput for large-scale databases. Enabling enterprise IT environments to maintain low-latency connections for mission-critical applications. Facilitating storage networking in cloud infrastructure setups requiring scalable and efficient data transfer. This mezzanine card enables organizations to improve operational efficiency by providing reliable and scalable fibre channel connectivity. Its implementation supports heavy data workloads while minimizing latency, which is essential for maintaining performance in demanding storage networks.