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| Product Overview |
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The LPE32000-M2 Broadcom 1 Port 32GFC Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ FC HBA offers single-port 32 Gigabit Fibre Channel connectivity using short wave optics. It fits into SAN environments where fast, reliable connections between servers and storage arrays are needed to support intensive data operations. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Broadcom |
| Part Number | LPE32000-M2 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Protocol | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Data Rate | 32Gbps |
| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Connector Type | SFP+ (LC) |
| Chipset / Controller | Broadcom Emulex |
| Network Topology | Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| 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 | |
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| Form Factor | PCIe Half-Height (Low-Profile) add-in card |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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The LPE32000-M2 is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides a single 32GFC port using short wave optical technology. It's commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) to connect servers to high-speed storage devices, offering reliable and fast data transfer capabilities. Built for environments where low latency and high throughput are critical, this adapter is often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its compatibility with a broad range of storage solutions. Key Features
This adapter typically sits within server chassis linked to SAN switches or storage arrays. Its role in the infrastructure helps maintain efficient data flow, ensuring storage resources remain accessible and performant under demanding workloads. |