Description
Key Features and Benefits
The 6VK2R Dell Lightpulse LPE16002 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only is a high-performance and reliable host bus adapter designed for enterprise-class data centers. Here are some of the key features and benefits of this adapter:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The 16 GBps dual port fiber channel interface ensures fast and reliable data transfer, with low latency and high I/O performance.
- Scalability: The adapter supports up to 126 devices, making it suitable for large storage area networks (SANs) and cloud environments.
- Reliable Connectivity: The adapter provides robust and reliable connectivity to Fibre Channel storage devices, ensuring consistent data access and availability.
- Easy Integration: The standard bracket card only design makes it easy to install and integrate into a variety of systems and servers.
- Energy Efficient: The adapter supports low-power modes, reducing energy consumption and saving on power costs.
- Compatibility: The adapter is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, VMware, and Citrix, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructures.
- Management and Monitoring: The adapter supports advanced management and monitoring features, such as error reporting and diagnostics, helping to ensure the smooth operation of storage networks.
- Investment Protection: The adapter is designed to support future growth and upgrades, ensuring long-term investment protection.
These features and benefits make the 6VK2R Dell Lightpulse LPE16002 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only a suitable option for organizations that require fast and reliable data transfer, scalability, and compatibility with a variety of systems and environments.
Operating System Compatibility
The 6VK2R Dell Lightpulse Lpe16002 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2008
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x and 7.x
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and 12
- VMware vSphere 5.x and 6.x
- Citrix XenServer 6.x
- Oracle Solaris 11
It is important to note that compatibility may vary based on the version and configuration of the operating system and host server. It is always recommended to consult the manufacturer’s compatibility guide or to contact the manufacturer for more information on compatibility with specific systems.
Performance and Bandwidth
The 6VK2R Dell Lightpulse Lpe16002 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card Only offers high performance and bandwidth for enterprise-class data center environments. The following are the performance and bandwidth specifications for this adapter:
- Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps (per port)
- Bandwidth: The maximum theoretical bandwidth is up to 12800 MBps (full-duplex)
- Latency: Less than 2 microseconds
- I/O Operations per Second (IOPS): More than 1 million IOPS per port
- Queue Depth: 2048 per port
- Connectors: 2 SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) connectors for LC optical cables
- PCI-E: PCI Express 3.0 x8 lane host interface
- Operating System Support: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 and 12, VMware vSphere 5.x, 6.x and 7.x
- Management: Supports QLogic’s SANsurfer FC HBA Manager for centralized management and monitoring of host bus adapters
These specifications demonstrate that the 6VK2R Dell Lightpulse Lpe16002 adapter provides high-performance, low-latency connectivity for Fiber Channel storage area networks (SANs) and enables high-speed data transfer and I/O operations.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : 6VK2R
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fiber Channel
Technical Information
- Device Type: Host Bus Adapter – 2 Ports
- Form Factor: Plug-In Card
- Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0 X8
- PCI Specification Revision: PCI 2.0
- Data Transfer Rate: 14.025 GBps
- Ports Qty: 2 Ports
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 16GB Fibre Channel (Short Wave)





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