Name: 81Y1665 Lenovo Emulex LightPulse FC1600 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 81Y1665
Price: 401.78 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM Emulex LightPulse FC1600 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Host Bus Adapter delivers reliable and high-speed connectivity for storage area networks. It fits into enterprise server setups where efficient access to SAN storage is required, providing dual ports for greater bandwidth and failover capability without complicating the infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	81Y1665
Alternate Part Number	81Y1665-12-CT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex (Broadcom) LightPulse FC1600 (LPe16002)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
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
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The IBM Emulex LightPulse FC1600 is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to facilitate fast and stable connections for storage area networks. It is commonly used in enterprise data centers where dependable, high-throughput links to storage devices are essential. Built for IT professionals managing large-scale storage infrastructure, this adapter helps improve data flow and reduces bottlenecks in demanding environments. It’s often found in systems requiring efficient SAN connectivity and enhanced storage performance. Key Features Provides dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for enhanced bandwidth and redundancy Integrates smoothly with IBM hardware and SAN solutions Supports full-duplex data transmission for efficient communication Offers low latency to optimize storage access speeds Includes robust error handling to maintain connection stability This adapter is typically deployed in server environments that demand reliable, high-speed access to SAN storage. It plays a key role in maintaining uptime and handling large data loads without compromise. By ensuring stable and fast data transfers, it helps streamline storage operations and supports critical business applications with minimal delays.

Use Cases
The 81Y1665 IBM Emulex LightPulse FC1600 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers that require robust, high-throughput access to Fibre Channel storage networks. It is well-suited for IT environments managing intensive workloads such as virtualization platforms, large-scale database applications, and high-availability storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers in data centers to centralized SAN storage for streamlined data management and backup. Supporting virtualized environments by providing low-latency, high-bandwidth storage connectivity for VM storage arrays. Enabling failover configurations in enterprise IT infrastructures to maintain continuous access to critical storage resources. Facilitating storage aggregation in high-performance computing clusters where fast, reliable data transfer is essential. Integrating with IBM server ecosystems to optimize SAN traffic and simplify management in complex storage networks. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed connectivity and failover capabilities that support scalable SAN deployments. Its dual-port design allows IT teams to architect resilient storage networks capable of handling growth and demanding workloads without compromising performance.