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| Product Overview |
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The Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter mainly used to link servers with storage networks. It fits well in setups requiring dependable high-speed connections and is often found in enterprise SAN configurations where performance and reliability matter. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 6VK2R |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 2-Port (Dual) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Broadcom / Emulex LPe16002 |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| 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 (Half Height) |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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The Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 is designed to connect servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) with reliable high-speed performance. Often found in data centers, it provides robust connectivity for storage-intensive applications like virtualization and databases. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage, this adapter helps improve data throughput and reduce latency in demanding environments. Key Features
This HBA is commonly installed in Dell servers within medium to large-scale SAN deployments. It plays a critical role in ensuring fast, stable connections between servers and shared storage systems. Using the LPE16002 can help maintain consistent performance in production environments where data transfer speed and reliability are crucial. |