Name: 406-BBMR Emulex LPE35002 Dual-Port 32Gbps Fibre Channel PCIe x8 HBA
Brand: Emulex
SKU: 406-BBMR
Price: 409.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Emulex LPE35002 Dual-Port 32Gbps Fibre Channel PCI Express x8 Host Bus Adapter delivers dependable high-speed storage connectivity designed for enterprise server environments. It fits into PCI Express slots to link servers with Fibre Channel storage networks, supporting critical data transfer needs across various applications.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	406-BBMR

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom Emulex
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, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Dell Emulex LPE35002 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide fast and reliable storage connectivity for enterprise servers. It is commonly used in data centers and storage area networks (SANs) where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. Built for robust performance, this adapter enables servers to connect to Fibre Channel storage arrays, facilitating efficient data access and backup operations. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this HBA to improve storage throughput and enhance server-to-storage communication. Key Features High-speed 32Gbps Fibre Channel ports for rapid data exchange PCI Express x8 interface ensuring wide bandwidth availability Supports multiple operating systems including Windows and Linux Integrated with Emulex’s LightPulse technology for reliable performance Optimized for use in virtualized and cloud environments This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage environments, connecting servers to SANs for tasks like database management, virtualization, and backup systems. Its role in enabling fast, stable connections helps maintain efficient data workflows and reduces bottlenecks in storage access.

Use Cases
The Emulex LPE35002 Dual-Port 32Gbps Fibre Channel HBA is typically deployed in enterprise data centers requiring robust and low-latency storage connectivity. It benefits IT departments managing high-throughput workloads such as virtualization, large-scale databases, and mission-critical storage networks demanding consistent performance and reliability. How It's Used: Connecting blade and rack servers to SAN storage arrays in enterprise IT environments for optimized workload data flow. Enhancing storage cluster communications within virtualized data centers supporting multiple hypervisors. Facilitating high-speed backup and recovery operations in financial services data centers where data integrity is critical. Supporting edge computing nodes with Fibre Channel storage access in distributed network architectures. Enabling media and entertainment workstations to access shared high-capacity storage for real-time editing workflows. By providing high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity, this HBA improves operational efficiency and scalability in complex storage environments. Its compatibility across multiple platforms ensures seamless integration into evolving infrastructure requirements.