Name: R63T7 Broadcom 16GB Single Port Fibre Channel HBA Full Height
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: R63T7
Price: 664.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell R63T7 Emulex LPe31000 16GB Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter FH connects servers to storage networks at 16Gbps speeds. It fits into rack servers, offering a reliable interface for storage area networks and supporting environments where quick, stable data transfer is necessary.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	R63T7

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe31000 (LightPulse)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
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 Host Bus Adapter
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell R63T7 Emulex LPe31000 host bus adapter enables fast and reliable connectivity between servers and storage networks. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where storage performance and low latency are critical. Built for Dell rack servers, this adapter supports 16Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, allowing smooth data transfer in demanding workloads. IT professionals and system administrators often find this card essential for SAN (Storage Area Network) setups and virtualization infrastructures. Key Features Delivers 16Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for improved storage access Single-port design simplifies cabling and integration Full-height form factor fits standard rack server slots Compatible with Emulex LPe31000 driver suite for reliability Supports advanced error handling and efficient data flow Typically deployed in enterprise server environments, this adapter helps maintain high storage performance and availability. It's well-suited for connecting servers to SANs, improving data access speeds and storage management.

Use Cases
The Dell R63T7 Emulex LPe31000 16GB Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter FH is primarily utilized in data center environments where high-speed, low-latency connectivity to storage area networks is essential. It is especially beneficial for IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and storage clusters within rack-mounted servers, ensuring streamlined data flow for mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Connecting enterprise virtualization hosts to SANs in large-scale data centers to optimize I/O performance. Enabling high-throughput storage access for database servers requiring consistent low latency in financial services environments. Integrating storage clusters in research and development facilities that demand rapid data synchronization. Supporting converged infrastructure deployments in enterprise IT setups where consolidated storage and compute resources are managed. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery operations by providing dedicated, reliable fibre channel connectivity in remote or branch office data centers. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-bandwidth connections that scale with expanding storage demands. Its compatibility with rack servers and robust performance characteristics help maintain consistent throughput and scalability within complex storage networks.