Name: GVF0M Emulex Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA LPe31002-M6-D
Brand: Emulex
SKU: GVF0M
Price: 251.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell GVF0M Emulex LPe31002-M6-D dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA enables fast and dependable connectivity between servers and storage networks. It fits well within data center setups that require high-speed data transfer and robust storage access.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	GVF0M

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe31002
Network Topology	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), 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 / Full-Height PCIe x8 HBA (brackets included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Dell GVF0M Emulex LPe31002-M6-D dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA provides fast and reliable storage connectivity for enterprise servers. It's commonly used in data centers to link servers with SANs, enabling efficient data transfer and storage management. Often found in environments requiring high performance and low latency, this HBA is built for IT professionals managing server storage infrastructure. Key Features Offers dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for high throughput Designed to improve server-to-storage communication Supports a range of Dell PowerEdge servers for seamless integration Delivers low latency suitable for demanding workloads Utilizes Emulex technology for proven reliability This HBA is frequently deployed in enterprise data centers and server farms where consistent, fast storage access is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth operations in virtualized and high-transaction environments.

Use Cases
The Dell GVF0M Emulex LPe31002-M6-D dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA is designed for high-performance storage connectivity in environments requiring fast and reliable data access. It is particularly suited for enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms that demand low latency and high throughput for storage area networks. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to SAN storage arrays in large-scale data centers for enhanced data transfer speeds. Supporting virtualization workloads by providing dedicated and high-bandwidth storage channels in enterprise IT environments. Enabling storage clusters in cloud service provider infrastructures to maintain consistent and scalable storage access. Facilitating disaster recovery setups by ensuring fast replication and backup between primary and secondary data centers. Integrating with high-density rack deployments requiring compact and efficient fiber channel connectivity solutions. This adapter helps maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed storage connectivity, supporting scalability as storage demands grow. Its compatibility with Dell servers and Fibre Channel fabrics ensures stable, low-latency performance critical in demanding IT infrastructures.