Name: 544-BBCU Emulex 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card Dell
Brand: Emulex
SKU: 544-BBCU
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 544-BBCU Emulex LPM32002 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card is a storage connectivity component designed for use in Dell servers. It fits into mezzanine slots to provide high-speed Fibre Channel access, supporting robust data transfer and virtualization needs within enterprise networks.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	544-BBCU

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe32002 (LightPulse)
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 card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell Emulex LPM32002 mezzanine card provides two 32Gb Fibre Channel ports designed to enhance storage connectivity on compatible Dell servers. It's commonly used in enterprise data centers where fast and reliable SAN connections are crucial. Built for IT professionals managing virtualized environments and large-scale storage solutions, the card helps streamline data flow and maintain high availability. You’ll often find it integrated into blade servers where space and efficiency matter most. Key Features Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports to boost throughput Optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers with mezzanine slots Supports virtualization features to improve workload handling Reliable connectivity for demanding storage networks Compatible with multiple operating systems for flexibility This mezzanine card is typically deployed in data centers managing extensive SAN infrastructures or virtualized server farms. It plays a practical role in maintaining speedy access to storage arrays and reducing latency under heavy workloads.

Use Cases
The Dell 544-BBCU Emulex LPM32002 32Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization-focused environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures who demand scalable and reliable Fibre Channel access integrated within Dell server platforms. How It's Used: Connecting Dell servers to SAN storage arrays in large-scale data center environments for high-performance workload consolidation. Enabling virtualization hosts to access shared Fibre Channel storage, enhancing VM mobility and storage efficiency. Supporting enterprise IT departments in deploying storage clusters that require low-latency, high-bandwidth communication. Facilitating storage connectivity in remote office/branch office (ROBO) setups where centralized SAN resources are accessed remotely. Integrating with multiprotocol SAN fabrics for mixed workload environments demanding flexible storage protocols. This mezzanine card enhances operational efficiency by providing robust Fibre Channel connectivity directly within Dell servers, minimizing cabling complexity and improving throughput. Its architecture supports scalability and virtualization demands, ensuring consistent storage performance as enterprise environments evolve.