Description
Features and Benefits of LPE16002-Dell Dell Lightpulse 16GB Dual Port
The Dell Lightpulse 16GB Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) LPE16002-Dell offers several features and benefits, including:
- High Performance: The LPE16002-Dell delivers high performance with 16GB/s Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity and 1.2 million input/output operations per second (IOPS) to support demanding workloads.
- Dual Ports: The LPE16002-Dell has two FC ports, allowing for redundant connections to storage systems and enabling load balancing for improved performance.
- PCI Express 3.0: The LPE16002-Dell is designed for PCI Express 3.0, offering high bandwidth and low latency.
- Data Protection: The LPE16002-Dell supports data protection features such as T10 data integrity field (DIF), End-to-End data protection (E2E), and Target Rate Limiting (TRL) to help ensure data integrity.
- Investment Protection: The LPE16002-Dell is backward-compatible with 8GB and 4GB FC technologies, providing investment protection for existing storage systems.
- Management: The LPE16002-Dell includes Emulex OneCommand Manager, which enables centralized management of HBAs and reduces administrative complexity.
- Energy Efficient: The LPE16002-Dell is designed to be energy-efficient and can help reduce power consumption and cooling costs.
Installation and Configuration of the LPE16002-Dell Dell Lightpulse HBA
Here are the general steps for installing and configuring the Emulex LPE16002-Dell Lightpulse 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter:
- Physically install the host bus adapter: Shut down the server and unplug it from the power source. Open the server case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the slot cover and carefully insert the host bus adapter into the slot. Secure the adapter to the chassis with the screws provided. Close the server case and plug the server back into the power source.
- Install the device driver: Once the adapter is physically installed, download the latest device driver for the operating system you are using and install it according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- Configure the adapter: After the driver is installed, you can configure the adapter using the Emulex OneCommand Manager software. Launch the software and follow the prompts to configure the adapter settings, such as the port speed and WWN (World Wide Name).
- Connect the adapter to the storage system: Connect the fiber optic cables from the storage system to the adapter’s ports. Be sure to use the correct type of fiber optic cable for your system.
- Verify the connection: Power on the server and storage system, and verify that the adapter and storage system are communicating properly. Check the device driver and software settings to make sure they are configured correctly. You can also run diagnostic tests to ensure that the adapter is functioning correctly.
Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers
The Dell LPE16002-Dell Lightpulse 16GB Dual Port Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter is compatible with various Dell PowerEdge servers. Here is a list of compatible servers:
- Dell PowerEdge R920
- Dell PowerEdge R830
- Dell PowerEdge R820
- Dell PowerEdge R730
- Dell PowerEdge R720
- Dell PowerEdge R720XD
- Dell PowerEdge R630
- Dell PowerEdge R620
- Dell PowerEdge R530
- Dell PowerEdge R520
- Dell PowerEdge R430
- Dell PowerEdge R420
- Dell PowerEdge R330
- Dell PowerEdge R320
- Dell PowerEdge T630
- Dell PowerEdge T620
- Dell PowerEdge T430
- Dell PowerEdge T420
- Dell PowerEdge T330
- Dell PowerEdge T320
- Dell PowerEdge M830
- Dell PowerEdge M820
- Dell PowerEdge M630
- Dell PowerEdge M620
- Dell PowerEdge M520
It is recommended to consult with Dell’s technical support or documentation to ensure compatibility with a specific server model.
General Information
- Brand : Dell
- MPN : LPE16002-Dell
- 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)