Name: LPe31002-M6-D Emulex 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA PCIe 3.0 SAN
Brand: Emulex
SKU: LPE31002-M6-D
Price: 179.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell LPe31002-M6-D is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA built to connect servers to storage networks with speed and stability. It fits well in data centers that require solid SAN connectivity, supporting a range of operating systems and virtual environments without complication.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	LPE31002-M6-D

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
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	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Dell LPe31002-M6-D is designed for connecting servers to Fibre Channel storage networks with high throughput and low latency. It’s often found in data centers where reliable, fast access to SAN storage is essential for applications that demand high availability and performance. Built for enterprise environments, this dual-port HBA supports seamless integration with various Dell servers and storage solutions, making it a solid choice for IT professionals managing virtualized or large-scale storage infrastructures. Key Features Offers dual 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for enhanced bandwidth and redundancy Utilizes PCIe 3.0 for improved data throughput compared to previous generations Compatible with leading operating systems including Windows and Linux Supports virtualization technologies to optimize resource use Includes advanced error recovery and diagnostics tools This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise SANs supporting databases, virtualization, and other I/O-intensive workloads. It helps maintain smooth data flow and minimizes downtime by providing reliable, fast connections between servers and storage.

Use Cases
The Dell LPe31002-M6-D 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and storage-heavy environments where reliable, high-speed SAN connectivity is essential. IT professionals managing virtualized infrastructures or large-scale storage clusters benefit from its robust performance and compatibility across various platforms. How It's Used: Connecting physical servers to Fibre Channel SANs in enterprise IT environments for consistent access to centralized storage. Supporting virtualized data centers by providing high-throughput, low-latency connectivity to storage arrays for VMs and containerized workloads. Facilitating data migration and backup operations in storage clusters where rapid data transfer reduces downtime. Integrating with rack-mounted server deployments to optimize SAN traffic in space-constrained data centers. Enabling edge computing nodes to maintain robust SAN connections despite distributed infrastructure demands. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable, high-performance storage connectivity suited for SAN-intensive applications. Its design supports evolving data center requirements, ensuring consistent throughput and system stability in demanding IT environments.