Broadcom
Emulex LPe31002-M6
The Broadcom LPe31002-M6 is a high-performance, dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter designed for demanding enterprise and cloud storage environments. It leverages Emulex Gen 6 technology for exceptional speed and low latency, making it ideal for modern storage solutions. This adapter features an innovative Dynamic Multi-core architecture for efficient port utilization and supports NVMe over Fabrics for enhanced data transfer speeds. With its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and low-profile form factor, it seamlessly integrates into contemporary server setups, ensuring reliable connectivity for high-speed storage arrays and SSDs.
$2857.65
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
510
/ 961
#510 in Network Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
+184%
Above average
Total Number of Fibre Channel Ports
2
Who it's for
- High 16Gbps Throughput
- Mature Fibre Channel Reliability
- Advanced Virtualization Support
Who should skip it
- Higher Initial Cost
- Increased Configuration Complexity
- Not Latest Generation Speed
Key Specs
Total Number of Fibre Channel Ports
2
Host Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 32Gbps
Form Factor
Plug-in Card with Low-profile height
Power Consumption
10.5 watts
Connectivity Options
16Gb Fibre Channel Gen 6 SFP+ x 2
Processor
XE501
Certifications
BSMI Class A, EU RoHS
Features
- Emulex Gen 6 technology for high performance
- Dynamic Multi-core architecture for efficient port use
- Supports NVMe over Fabrics for lower latency
- Delivers 2x bandwidth over previous generation
- Enhanced diagnostics and manageability
- Secure firmware updates and error correction
- Compatible with Brocade diagnostics/monitoring
- OneCommand Manager simplifies deployment
What customers say
This 32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is highly valued for its robust performance and reliability in demanding enterprise storage environments. Users consistently praise its ability to deliver the high throughput necessary for modern Storage Area Networks, especially those utilizing flash arrays and virtualization. A key strength is its broad interoperability across various SAN switches and storage systems, simplifying management in complex data centers. While initial setup demands technical skill, the resulting long term operational stability and performance gains are considered significant advantages. Overall, this HBA is viewed as a dependable backbone solution for mission critical, high speed data transfer.
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