Name: LPE31002 Dell 16Gb/s Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: LPE31002
Price: 209.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Fujitsu LPE31002 is a dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed to fit into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. It connects servers to storage networks, improving data flow and reliability in environments that demand consistent storage access. This adapter fits well in enterprise setups where stable and fast storage communication is a priority.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	LPE31002

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 (Broadcom/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	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Fujitsu LPE31002 is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides fast and stable connections for enterprise storage networks. It's built to deliver 16Gb/s transfer speeds, making it a solid choice for data centers handling intense workloads and large data transfers. Often found in storage area networks (SAN), this adapter helps servers communicate efficiently with storage arrays. IT professionals and system administrators commonly use it to enhance data throughput and reduce latency in mission-critical environments. Key Features Offers dual 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface for high-speed data communication Supports a broad range of operating systems and SAN protocols Features low latency design for improved storage access times Built for seamless integration in existing Fibre Channel infrastructures This adapter typically appears in enterprise data centers where reliable storage connectivity is vital. It plays an important role in ensuring smooth data transfers between servers and storage systems, helping maintain system performance and uptime.

Use Cases
The Dell 16Gb/s Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and storage area networks where high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity is critical. It serves IT professionals managing virtualization infrastructures and large-scale storage clusters that require consistent data flow and redundant paths for reliability. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in data centers to SAN storage arrays for high-speed, reliable data access. Integrating servers in financial services environments requiring low-latency transaction processing. Enabling redundant storage paths in mission-critical enterprise IT setups to ensure uninterrupted data availability. Supporting storage clusters in cloud service providers' facilities where scalable performance is essential. Facilitating edge computing nodes with reliable SAN access in remote or distributed office environments. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing robust and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity, ensuring data centers can maintain high-performance storage communication. Its dual-port design supports failover and load balancing, essential for maintaining uptime in demanding IT environments.