Name: LPE16002-M6 Dell 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: LPE16002-M6
Price: 289.17 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LPE16002-M6 Emulex 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter connects servers to storage networks with high-speed, reliable Fibre Channel technology. It fits into enterprise and data center setups where constant and fast access to storage resources is necessary, providing redundancy and broad compatibility without complicating the infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	LPE16002-M6

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe16000 Series (Broadcom)
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
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The LPE16002-M6 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to connect servers to storage area networks (SANs) at 16Gb speeds. It is built for environments that demand fast and reliable access to storage, such as data centers and enterprise IT setups. Often found in SAN deployments, this adapter supports multiple operating systems and is suitable for use in both virtualized and physical server configurations. IT professionals who manage large-scale storage infrastructure benefit from the LPE16002-M6’s ability to streamline data traffic and maintain uptime. Key Features High-speed 16Gb Fibre Channel links for fast data access Dual ports provide redundancy and load balancing options Broad OS support ensures compatibility across server environments Low latency and offload capabilities reduce CPU load Robust error handling enhances data integrity This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where consistent and high-throughput data transfers are critical. It plays a key role in ensuring server and storage communication is smooth and dependable, helping organizations maintain efficient storage operations with minimal downtime.

Use Cases
The Dell LPE16002-M6 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale SAN environments requiring high throughput and reliable storage connectivity. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters and storage-intensive applications benefit from its dual-port design and broad server compatibility. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers in high-density rack deployments to centralized Fibre Channel SANs in enterprise IT environments. Supporting virtualization infrastructures that demand low-latency, high-bandwidth storage access for multiple virtual machines. Integrating with storage clusters in data centers that require redundant paths for failover and continuous availability. Enhancing storage networking performance in media and entertainment workflows dealing with large video files and rapid data transfers. Enabling robust, scalable connectivity in financial services data centers where transaction processing speed is critical. By delivering consistent Fibre Channel performance and redundancy, this adapter aids in maintaining operational efficiency and scalability across demanding storage environments. Its compatibility and dual-port capability support evolving infrastructure needs without compromising data throughput or network reliability.