Name: DKCVT Dell Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA PCIe Gen 3
Brand: Dell
SKU: DKCVT
Price: 909.58 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell DKCVT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to provide reliable and high-speed connections between servers and storage networks. It fits into PCIe Gen 3 slots, offering increased throughput for data-intensive environments. This HBA is ideal for organizations needing robust storage connectivity within their Dell server setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	DKCVT

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	Emulex LPe32002 (Broadcom)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

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) PCIe
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell DKCVT Emulex LPE32002-M2-D is built to connect servers to storage area networks with dependable and fast Fibre Channel links. It's commonly found in data centers where high throughput and reliability are critical for storage access and data management tasks. Often used by IT professionals managing enterprise storage systems, this dual-port HBA enables redundant connections to ensure uptime and seamless data flow. Its design supports demanding workloads, making it suitable for virtualization, database, and backup applications. Key Features Delivers dual 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for increased bandwidth and failover capability Integrates with PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximizing server interface speeds Built for compatibility with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage devices Includes advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load during data transfers Supports multipathing for enhanced storage path redundancy and performance This HBA is typically deployed in enterprise SAN setups where consistent, fast storage connectivity is a must. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth access to centralized storage, helping organizations manage large volumes of data efficiently.

Use Cases
The Dell DKCVT Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and storage area networks (SANs) where high-throughput and low-latency connectivity is essential. IT environments that manage large-scale virtualization, databases, or big data workloads benefit significantly from this adapter’s robust and fast storage link capabilities. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to SAN storage arrays in large-scale virtualization clusters for improved I/O performance. Facilitating high-speed data transfers in data centers running mission-critical database applications requiring consistent low latency. Enabling scalable storage expansion in enterprise IT infrastructures by linking multiple storage nodes through Fibre Channel fabrics. Supporting high-bandwidth workloads in financial services environments where rapid transaction processing is critical. Providing resilient dual-path storage connectivity in rack deployments with redundant SAN fabrics to ensure uptime. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for demanding storage environments. Its integration within Dell server ecosystems streamlines storage networking and helps maintain high availability and throughput in complex IT infrastructures.