Name: HD2MG Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Low-Profile Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: HD2MG
Price: 347.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Low-Profile Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with high-speed fiber channel technology. It fits well in compact server cases and is typically used in data center setups to ensure efficient, low-latency communication between servers and storage devices.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	HD2MG

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 (Broadcom/Emulex)
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 PCIe half-height card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 adapter is built to provide reliable and fast Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It is often found in data centers and server environments where high-speed, low-latency storage access is critical. IT professionals managing Dell servers typically use this adapter to integrate storage area networks (SANs) efficiently. Key Features Offers dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust network redundancy and speed Low-profile design fits in a variety of Dell server models without occupying excessive space Compatible with major SAN protocols to maintain broad interoperability Delivers consistent performance for demanding storage tasks Includes Emulex's LightPulse technology for optimized data transfer and error handling This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments where reliable fiber channel connections are essential. It helps maintain smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays, supporting applications that require uninterrupted storage access.

Use Cases
The Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Low-Profile Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualized server environments requiring high-speed, reliable storage connectivity. It benefits IT professionals managing storage clusters or SAN infrastructures where space constraints and low latency are critical factors. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers in dense rack deployments to centralized Fibre Channel storage arrays. Enabling high-throughput SAN access for virtualization hosts running mission-critical workloads. Facilitating low-latency data transfers in storage clusters supporting database applications. Integrating compact edge computing nodes with enterprise SANs in remote or branch offices. Supporting high availability configurations with dual-port redundancy in scalable IT infrastructures. This host bus adapter supports operational efficiency by providing scalable, low-latency connections in constrained physical environments. Its compatibility with compact server designs and robust fibre channel technology ensures optimized performance for storage-intensive applications across diverse IT deployments.

HD2MG Dell Emulex LightPulse LPE16002 Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Low-Profile Host Bus Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Advanced Features & Compatibility

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases