Description
Features and Benefits of the LPE16002B-Dell Host Bus Adapter
The Emulex LPE16002B-Dell is a 16GB Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that is designed specifically for use with Dell servers. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
- High Performance: The LPE16002B-Dell provides high performance with 16Gbps Fibre Channel data transfer rates, which enable faster data access and transfer speeds.
- Dual-Port: The dual-port design of the LPE16002B-Dell allows for redundant connections to storage devices, which improves reliability and ensures continuous access to critical data.
- PCIe 3.0 Interface: The PCIe 3.0 interface provides high bandwidth and low latency, which helps to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall system performance.
- Supports Multiple Operating Systems: The LPE16002B-Dell supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, which provides flexibility and ease of use.
- Advanced Management Features: The LPE16002B-Dell includes advanced management features such as Emulex OneCommand Manager, which provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing and monitoring the adapter and storage network.
- Energy Efficient: The LPE16002B-Dell is designed to be energy-efficient, with features such as Dynamic Power Management and an Energy Star-compliant design that helps to reduce power consumption and operating costs.
- Reliable: The LPE16002B-Dell is a reliable adapter that is designed to provide continuous and uninterrupted access to critical data, with features such as a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) and an advanced error-handling mechanism.
Performance Benchmarking and Testing of the LPE16002B-Dell PCI-E+
Performance benchmarking and testing for the Emulex LPE16002B-Dell 16GB Dual-Port PCIE 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter can be performed using various tools and methods. Here are some of the commonly used tools and methods for testing Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs):
- Iometer: Iometer is an open-source storage testing tool that can be used to measure the performance of Fibre Channel HBAs. It can simulate various I/O workloads and provide detailed performance metrics such as IOPS, throughput, and latency.
- Fibre Channel Analyzer: Fibre Channel analyzers are hardware or software tools that can capture and analyze Fibre Channel traffic. They can help identify performance bottlenecks and optimize the configuration of the Fibre Channel infrastructure.
- Benchmarking tools from HBA vendors: Many HBA vendors provide benchmarking tools that are specifically designed for their products. These tools can help measure the performance of the HBA under different workloads and configurations.
- Performance testing suites: There are several commercial performance testing suites available that can be used to test the performance of Fibre Channel HBAs. These suites provide a comprehensive set of tools and features for testing and analyzing the performance of Fibre Channel infrastructure.
Compatible Dell Storage Systems for the LPE16002B-Dell
The Emulex LPE16002B-Dell is a 16GB Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter that is specifically designed for use with Dell servers and storage systems. Here are some of the Dell storage systems that the LPE16002B-Dell is known to be compatible with:
- Dell EMC PowerVault MD3 Series
- Dell EMC Unity Series
- Dell EMC SC Series
- Dell EMC Compellent Series
- Dell EMC VNX Series
- Dell EMC VMAX Series
It is important to note that compatibility can vary depending on the specific model and firmware version of the storage system, as well as the operating system being used. It is always recommended to consult the manufacturer’s documentation or contact their support team to confirm compatibility before purchasing any hardware components.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : LPE16002B-Dell
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Ports : 16GB Fibre Channel X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 16GB Fibre Channel (sw)
- Fibre Channel : Fc-al, Fc-al-2, Fc-da, Fc-fla, Fc-fs, Fc-gs-2, Fc-gs-3, Fc-gs-4, Fc-mi, Fc-ph, Fc-ph-2,
- fc-ph-3, Fc-pi, Fc-plda, Fc-sb-2, Fc-tape, Fc-sp, Fcp-4, Fcp, Fcp-2, Fc-pi-2, Fc-fs-2, Fc-gs-5, Fc-pi-4,
- fc-gs-6, Fc-hba, Fc-pi-5, Fc-ls-2, Fc-sp-2, Fc-mjs, Fc-sb-4, Rfc2625, Ssc-2, Sbc-2, Spc-3
- Data Transfer Rate : 14.025 Gbps
- Max Transfer Distance : 410 Ft
- Remote Management Protocol : Smi-s, Cli
- Features : Auto-negotiation, Manageable, Firmware Upgradable, Extended Message-signaled Interrupts (msi-x),
- vengine, Greenstate, Blockguard, Vscale
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots : 2 (total) / 0 (free) X Sfp+
- Interfaces : 2 X 16GB Fibre Channel (short Wave) – Lc Multi-mode X 2