Name: LPE16002B-M8 Emulex Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA for Enterprise Storage
Brand: Emulex
SKU: LPE16002B-M8
Price: 47.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The LPE16002B-M8 Emulex dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA offers fast, reliable connection between servers and storage networks. It's designed to fit into data centers and enterprise SANs where consistent storage access is essential, providing two high-speed ports for both performance and redundancy.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	LPE16002B-M8

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 Gen 5 LPe16000 Series (LPe16002B)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, 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	PCIe Expansion Card (Full-height; low-profile bracket included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The LPE16002B-M8 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to connect servers to high-performance storage networks. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise IT setups where reliable, fast storage access is critical. Built for environments requiring robust SAN connectivity, this HBA provides low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup systems. IT administrators and storage professionals benefit from its straightforward deployment and broad compatibility. Key Features Supports 16Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for efficient data movement Dual ports allow for redundancy and increased bandwidth Compatible with various server architectures and OS platforms Includes advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Meets Fibre Channel standards for interoperability in SANs Typically deployed in enterprise storage area networks, the LPE16002B-M8 helps maintain smooth and reliable data access. It plays a key role in environments where downtime or slow storage performance can impact business operations.

Use Cases
The Emulex LPE16002B-M8 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA is primarily deployed in enterprise storage networks where low latency and high throughput are critical. Data centers and large-scale virtualization environments benefit significantly from its dual-port design, which ensures redundancy and continuous access to SAN storage resources. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts to high-performance SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers. Facilitating storage access for mission-critical applications in financial services and healthcare IT infrastructures. Integrating with clustered storage solutions to maintain high availability and load balancing in storage clusters. Supporting large-scale backups and disaster recovery workflows in corporate IT environments. Enabling efficient storage connectivity in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setups requiring consistent throughput. This HBA supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed connectivity and redundancy, essential for scalable storage deployments. Its compatibility with diverse server platforms and operating systems makes it adaptable to evolving IT architectures, ensuring reliable storage access in demanding environments.