{"product_id":"emulex-lpe16002b-e-dual-port-16gb-fibre-channel-hba","title":"Emulex LPE16002B-E Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEmulex LPE16002B-E Dual-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmulex LPE16002B-E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003edual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for demanding virtualized, cloud, and mission-critical environments. Built on PCI Express 3.0 x8 architecture, this \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional IOPS performance, fast response times, and superior IOPS-per-watt efficiency. Ideal for enterprise data centers requiring reliable SAN connectivity with minimal latency, the LPE16002B-E combines dual LC multimode ports with enterprise-grade reliability for storage-intensive workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for redundant SAN paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCI Express 3.0 x8 interface for optimal bandwidth utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLC multimode port configuration for flexible deployment options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh IOPS performance optimized for virtualized environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced IOPS-per-watt efficiency reducing operational costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast response times for mission-critical applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-in form factor for seamless server integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability for 24\/7 data center operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategic Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPE16002B-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 16Gb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLC Multimode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCI Express 3.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-in Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualization, Cloud Computing, Mission-Critical Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Fibre Channel host bus adapter used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e connects servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling high-speed data transfer for virtualized environments, databases, and mission-critical applications. The LPE16002B-E's dual-port design provides redundant connectivity and load balancing for enhanced reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA over lower speeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e standard delivers 16 gigabits per second throughput, supporting demanding workloads with minimal latency. This adapter's PCIe 3.0 x8 interface maximizes bandwidth utilization, making it ideal for high-IOPS environments requiring fast response times and efficient resource utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Emulex LPE16002B-E compatible with virtualization platforms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eEmulex LPE16002B-E\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically optimized for virtualized and cloud deployments. Its dual-port architecture and high IOPS performance make it suitable for VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM environments, delivering superior IOPS-per-watt efficiency for cost-effective data center operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are LC multimode ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLC multimode ports support multimode fiber optic cables, offering cost-effective SAN connectivity over shorter distances (up to 2km). The dual LC configuration on this \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e enables flexible deployment with redundant paths for maximum availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STRATEGIC SOURCING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715756073035,"sku":"LPE16002B-E","price":1810.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Emulex-LPE16002B-E-Dual-Port-16Gb-Fibre-Channel-HBA.jpg?v=1788308760","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/emulex-lpe16002b-e-dual-port-16gb-fibre-channel-hba","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}