Name: LPE32000-M2 Broadcom 1 Port 32GFC Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ FC HBA
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: LPE32000-M2
Price: 152.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
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
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	LPE32000-M2

Technical Information
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
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 Half-Height (Low-Profile) add-in card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
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 Delivers 32Gbit/s Fibre Channel speed over short wave optics LC SFP+ interface ensures straightforward connection to SAN fabrics Single port design simplifies deployment in diverse configurations Compatible with major operating systems and storage platforms Supports low latency for critical storage traffic 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.

Use Cases
The LPE32000-M2 Broadcom 1 Port 32GFC Short Wave Optical LC SFP+ FC HBA is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It is ideal for IT environments where high-performance SANs support virtualization, database management, and large-scale storage clusters. Organizations with demanding workloads benefit from its robust and scalable Fibre Channel integration. How It's Used: Connecting servers to Fibre Channel SANs in large enterprise IT infrastructures to support virtualization and cloud workloads. Enabling high-speed data transfer in storage clusters used for big data analytics and transactional databases. Facilitating rapid backup and recovery operations in data centers requiring minimal downtime. Supporting mission-critical applications in financial and healthcare industries with secure and reliable storage access. Integrating with rack-mounted storage arrays to maintain scalable and flexible storage environments. This Fibre Channel HBA enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent high bandwidth suitable for demanding storage traffic, enabling scalable SAN deployment without compromising performance. Its short wave optical interface supports long-distance connectivity essential for distributed storage architectures.