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| Product Overview |
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The 61M2K Dell Emulex Single Port 16GB LPE16000 Host Bus Adapter connects servers to Fibre Channel storage networks, providing a dependable and high-speed link. Its single 16Gbps port fits into PCIe slots on Dell servers, enabling efficient communications in storage area networks. This HBA is well-suited for data centers and enterprise setups where dependable storage access is necessary without adding complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 61M2K |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex LPe16000 |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card (Low-Profile / Half-Height compatible; Full-Height bracket included) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |
| Product Description |
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The 61M2K Dell Emulex Single Port 16GB LPE16000 Host Bus Adapter is designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SAN) with high-speed Fibre Channel technology. It is commonly installed in enterprise servers where robust and reliable storage access is crucial. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this HBA to ensure smooth data flow between servers and external storage arrays. Key Features
Typically deployed in data centers and server rooms, this HBA helps maintain high availability and performance in storage networks. Its role is critical where fast access to shared storage is needed, such as in virtualization or database applications. The adapter balances reliability with speed, making it a common choice for storage connectivity in medium to large IT environments. |