Name: D1XM2 Dell 64Gb/s Fiber Channel 2-Port PCIe 4.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: D1XM2
Price: 1631.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The D1XM2 Dell LPe36002 provides dual 64Gb/s Fiber Channel ports in a PCIe 4.0 x8 form, enabling fast and stable connections between servers and storage. It fits where high-speed SAN communication is needed, supporting data centers with demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	D1XM2

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	64Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe36002
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card (Full Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The D1XM2 Dell LPe36002 is a dual-port host bus adapter built for fast, reliable Fiber Channel connectivity. It facilitates high-throughput data transfers between servers and storage arrays, commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage networks. IT professionals managing SANs or needing robust storage access often deploy this adapter. Key Features Provides two 64Gb/s Fiber Channel SFP+ ports for flexible connections Leverages PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface for low latency and high bandwidth Supports a range of Dell server platforms for straightforward integration Offers hardware offload capabilities to reduce CPU load during data transfers Compatible with major SAN management software and protocols This adapter is typically found in enterprise environments where storage performance and reliability are critical. It helps maintain smooth data flow in demanding applications like virtualization, databases, and backup systems.

Use Cases
The D1XM2 Dell 64Gb/s Fiber Channel 2-Port PCIe 4.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise and data center environments requiring robust and low-latency storage networking. It is ideal for IT professionals managing high-performance SANs, virtualization clusters, and demanding storage workloads where throughput and stability are critical. How It's Used: Connecting high-density virtualization servers to Fibre Channel SAN storage in enterprise data centers. Supporting large-scale storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures. Enabling low-latency access for database servers handling transactional workloads in financial institutions. Integrating storage arrays in rack deployments for scalable, high-throughput backup and recovery solutions. Providing reliable fiber channel connectivity in edge computing sites with demanding data processing needs. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by facilitating high-bandwidth, stable connections between servers and storage arrays, supporting scalable SAN architectures. Its PCIe 4.0 interface ensures future-proof performance in environments where minimizing bottlenecks is essential for application responsiveness.

D1XM2 Dell 64Gb/s Fiber Channel 2-Port PCIe 4.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter

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