Name: WT84R Emulex 16GB 1-Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Dell
Brand: Emulex
SKU: WT84R
Price: 272.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell WT84R Emulex LPe31000 adapter provides a single 16GB Fibre Channel port designed to link Dell servers to SANs efficiently. It fits well within enterprise storage setups where consistent speed and low latency matter most, simplifying server storage connectivity without overcomplication.

General Information
Brand	Emulex
Part Number	WT84R

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
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

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	Low Profile PCIe
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell WT84R Emulex LPe31000 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) with high bandwidth and low latency. It is often found in enterprise data centers where reliable, fast access to storage is critical. IT professionals and system administrators use this adapter to enhance data throughput and ensure efficient communication between servers and storage arrays. Key Features Provides a 16Gbps single Fibre Channel port for fast data transfer Utilizes Emulex's LPe31000 chipset for stable and consistent performance Designed to fit Dell WT84R server configurations seamlessly Offers support for multiple SAN protocols and zoning Delivers low latency to help maintain high application responsiveness This adapter is typically deployed in SAN environments requiring dependable storage access, such as virtualized servers and database systems. Its ability to maintain steady throughput helps reduce bottlenecks and supports demanding workloads.

Use Cases
The Dell WT84R Emulex LPe31000 adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage area network (SAN) environments where high-throughput and low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity is essential. IT administrators managing mission-critical workloads and storage clusters benefit from its integration with Dell WT84R servers to maintain efficient data flow and storage access. How It's Used: Connecting Dell server racks to centralized SAN storage for virtualization platforms in enterprise IT operations. Facilitating high-speed data transfer in storage clusters supporting database applications with heavy I/O demands. Enabling remote office data replication by linking distributed Dell WT84R servers to core storage arrays. Integrating into disaster recovery setups where reliable Fibre Channel connectivity ensures data integrity under failover conditions. Supporting edge computing environments requiring stable storage connectivity within limited physical footprint server deployments. This adapter supports operational efficiency by providing consistent 16Gbps connectivity, allowing scalable SAN architectures to handle increasing data workloads. Its compatibility with Dell servers and robust chipset design helps maintain optimized storage access, essential for high-performance computing environments.