This is a genuine Dell Emulex LPE16000 16Gb/s Single-Port Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) (Dell P/N: 11H8D, 011H8D). Designed for high-performance storage area network (SAN) connectivity, this adapter provides Dell PowerEdge servers with ultra-fast and reliable access to Fibre Channel storage. With a single 16 Gigabit per second port, the LPE16000 ensures maximum I/O performance and data throughput for critical applications, making it ideal for large-scale virtualization, database management, and backup solutions.
Key Features
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16Gb/s Fibre Channel Performance: Offers a single, high-speed 16 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel port, providing robust bandwidth for the most demanding storage I/O operations and ensuring low-latency access to SAN resources.
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Genuine Dell Part: Guarantees full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration within Dell PowerEdge server environments.
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Emulex Reliability: Built with Emulex's proven Gen 5 (5th Generation) Fibre Channel technology, known for its stability, high availability, and efficient processing of storage traffic.
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PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Interface: Provides ample bandwidth to the server's motherboard, allowing the HBA to fully utilize its 16Gb/s capabilities without creating performance bottlenecks.
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Low Profile Form Factor: Comes with a low-profile bracket, making it suitable for deployment in space-constrained 1U/2U rack servers as well as standard chassis.
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Advanced Features: Supports essential FC features like NPIV (N-Port ID Virtualization), which is critical for virtualized environments, allowing multiple virtual machines to share a single physical HBA port.
