Name: VGJ12 Dell Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA Emulex LPe31002-M6-D
Brand: Dell
SKU: VGJ12
Price: 149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell VGJ12 Emulex LPe31002-M6-D Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA is designed to deliver reliable and fast fibre channel connectivity for servers in data center environments. It fits into Dell PowerEdge servers and enables efficient communication with storage area networks, supporting demanding storage applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	VGJ12

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex (Broadcom) LPe31002
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	Low Profile (Half Height) PCIe
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell VGJ12 Emulex LPe31002-M6-D HBA provides dual 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling servers to access SAN storage efficiently. It’s commonly used in data centers or enterprise environments where reliable and fast storage access is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this adapter to improve storage throughput and reduce latency. Key Features Offers two independent 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for redundancy or increased bandwidth Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers to integrate seamlessly Utilizes the Emulex LPe31002-M6-D chipset known for stability and performance Supports PCIe 3.0 for enhanced data transfer speeds Enables connection to high-speed SAN environments for scalable storage solutions This HBA is typically found in enterprise storage setups, connecting servers to centralized storage arrays. It plays a key role in ensuring consistent, high-speed access to storage resources, helping maintain efficient data workflows without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The VGJ12 Dell Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where reliable and low-latency storage connectivity is crucial. IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization or database workloads benefit from its robust integration with Dell PowerEdge servers and SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to Fibre Channel SANs in large data center storage clusters for high throughput access. Supporting enterprise virtualization platforms that require consistent and high-speed block storage communication. Enabling financial services firms to handle latency-sensitive transaction processing with dedicated fibre channel links. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery solutions in remote office setups by providing resilient storage paths. Integrating with cloud service providers’ infrastructure to deliver scalable storage access for multi-tenant environments. By ensuring high-bandwidth and low-latency connections, this HBA supports operational efficiency and scalability in complex storage environments. It allows organizations to maintain optimal performance for demanding workloads while simplifying SAN management within Dell server ecosystems.