Name: MHFHK Dell Dual Port 32GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter FH
Brand: Dell
SKU: MHFHK
Price: 419.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MHFHK Dell Emulex LPe32002-M2-D Dual Port 32GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter FH provides two 32Gbps ports to link servers with storage networks efficiently. It fits into Dell servers and supports reliable, high-speed data transmission, making it a practical choice for enterprise storage solutions that require consistent and fast connectivity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MHFHK

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom Emulex LPe32002
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

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	Full Height PCIe adapter
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
This dual port 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) enables fast and reliable connectivity between servers and storage area networks. Built for Dell systems, it provides robust data transfer capabilities, making it a key component in storage virtualization and high-performance computing environments. Often found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, the adapter is ideal for organizations that require high throughput and low latency in their storage networks. IT administrators and system architects benefit from its ability to maintain consistent performance under demanding workloads. Key Features Delivers 32Gbps data rate on each of its two Fibre Channel ports Compatible with Dell servers utilizing Emulex LPe32002-M2-D chipset Supports full and half-height form factors for flexible deployment Ensures high reliability with error detection and correction features Optimized for SAN environments to improve storage access speeds This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks, connecting servers to fibre channel SANs for fast, secure, and efficient data flow. Its presence helps maintain stable data communication critical for backups, virtualization, and large-scale database operations.

Use Cases
The MHFHK Dell Emulex LPe32002-M2-D Dual Port 32GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where robust and low-latency storage connectivity is critical. It is particularly beneficial for IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization or storage clusters requiring consistent throughput and reliability. How It's Used: Connecting Dell rack servers to SAN storage arrays in large data center environments to support mission-critical applications. Enabling high-bandwidth data transfer for virtualization platforms running intensive workloads in enterprise IT infrastructures. Facilitating storage replication and backup operations in disaster recovery setups that demand fast and reliable data movement. Supporting database servers with high I/O demands by providing dedicated Fibre Channel connections for latency-sensitive transactions. Integrating with converged infrastructure solutions where optimized storage networking enhances overall system performance. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering scalable, high-speed connectivity that meets the demanding throughput requirements of modern storage environments. Its compatibility with Dell systems ensures seamless integration and reliable performance in complex IT architectures.