Emulex LPe31002-M6 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA Card – Gen 6 FC PCIe Adapter

Next-Gen Connectivity: Emulex LPe31002-M6 Gen 6 16Gb FC HBA

Accelerate your mission-critical applications with the Emulex LPe31002-M6 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Built on Emulex's industry-leading Gen 6 Fibre Channel architecture, this card is designed to handle the demanding IOPS of modern flash storage arrays and high-density virtualization.

Unlike older generations, the LPe31000 series offers lower latency and higher throughput, making it the perfect upgrade for data centers moving towards NVMe over Fibre Channel. At ServerDukan, we offer this enterprise-grade adapter fully tested and refurbished, giving you top-tier performance at the most competitive price in India.

Why Buy from ServerDukan?   

• Bracket Options: Includes both Low-Profile and Full-Height brackets to fit 1U and 2U servers.
  
• Rigorous Testing: Every card is slot-tested for firmware stability and port recognition before shipping.

Server Compatibility & Installation

The Emulex LPe31002-M6 utilizes a standard PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, making it universally compatible with major enterprise server brands. It is an excellent choice for expanding connectivity in:

Dell PowerEdge Servers:

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• 13th Generation: R630, R730, R730xd, T630.
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• 14th Generation: R440, R540, R640, R740, R740xd, T640.
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• 15th Generation: R650, R750 (Backward compatible in PCIe 4.0 slots).

HPE ProLiant Servers:

• Gen9 Series: DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, ML350 Gen9.
  
• Gen10 Series: DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL560 Gen10.

Storage Arrays (Direct Attach or SAN):

• Compatible for connecting to EMC Unity, NetApp FAS, HPE Nimble, and 3PAR StoreServ arrays via Fibre Channel Switches.

Ideal Workloads

1. All-Flash SAN Environments: Designed to alleviate the bottleneck between high-speed SSD storage arrays and the server CPU.
2. High-Density Virtualization: Supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for assigning specific bandwidth to Virtual Machines in VMware or Hyper-V clusters.
3. Database Clustering: Provides the redundant (Dual Port) high-speed pathing required for Oracle RAC or Microsoft SQL Failover Clusters.

Related Products

Complete your SAN setup with these compatible accessories:

• OM4 LC-LC Fiber Patch Cables: Ensure you are using high-quality Aqua cables to support full 16Gb throughput over distance.
  
• Brocade 16Gb SAN Switches: Connect this HBA to a refurbished Brocade 6505 or 6510 for a robust fabric.
  
• DDR4 Server RAM: Maximize your virtualization capacity by upgrading your server memory alongside your storage I/O.

ServerDukan Warranty & Support:
We stand behind our refurbished enterprise gear. The Emulex LPe31002-M6 is backed by our 1-Month India-Wide Replacement Warranty. Orders are packed in anti-static ESD bags and shipped securely to ensure they arrive ready for deployment.