Name: 7ZT7A00519 Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32002-M2-L PCIe 32Gb 2-Port SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter PCI Express 3.0 x8 32 Gbit/s 2 x Total Fibre Channe
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7ZT7A00519
Price: 1250.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32002-M2-L is a dual-port Fibre Channel adapter designed to fit PCIe 3.0 x8 slots in Lenovo servers. It provides 32 Gbit/s connectivity to storage networks, making it a solid choice for integrating high-speed SAN access in enterprise systems or data centers.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7ZT7A00519
Alternate Part Number	7ZT7A00519-12-LV

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe32002 (Broadcom)
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)
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)
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32002-M2-L is a high-performance Fibre Channel adapter that connects servers to storage area networks (SANs) with fast and reliable data transfer. It’s commonly found in enterprise data centers where handling large volumes of storage traffic efficiently is critical. Built for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, this adapter is often used by IT professionals managing storage infrastructures requiring robust SAN connectivity. Its dual-port design allows for redundancy and increased throughput, making it suitable for environments prioritizing uptime and performance. Key Features Delivers up to 32 Gbit/s per port for fast data access Equipped with two SFP+ ports for flexible network connections Compatible with PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots ensuring broad server support Supports advanced Fibre Channel protocols for enterprise storage solutions Offers reliable connectivity with error detection and correction capabilities This adapter is typically deployed in data centers managing critical storage workloads, such as virtualization or backup systems. Its role in providing stable and speedy SAN connections helps maintain smooth operation across storage networks without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32002-M2-L is commonly deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) requiring high-throughput and low-latency data transfer. It is ideal for data centers and virtualization environments where reliable and fast access to shared storage resources is critical for maintaining application performance and uptime. How It's Used: Integrating high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity in large-scale data center SANs to support mission-critical applications. Enabling storage cluster communications within enterprise IT infrastructures to ensure seamless data replication and backup. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated storage network paths for virtual machines and containers. Deploying in rack-mounted Lenovo ThinkSystem servers to facilitate scalable and efficient storage networking in cloud computing environments. Facilitating high-bandwidth data transfer for analytics workloads in research and financial services organizations. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity, essential for storage-intensive workloads. Its design aligns with the demands of modern data centers, enabling seamless integration and improved performance in complex storage network architectures.