Description
Key Features and Benefits for FC Host Bus Adapter
The key features and benefits of the Dell LPE35000-M2-D Emulex 1-port PCI-E 4.0 32G/64G FC Host Bus Adapter are as follows:
- High Performance: The LPE35000-M2-D offers high performance with 32G/64G Fibre Channel speeds and PCI-E 4.0 interface, enabling faster data transfer rates and reduced latency.
- Low Latency: The low latency of the LPE35000-M2-D makes it ideal for high-performance computing and applications that require real-time data processing.
- Efficient Architecture: The adapter uses efficient architecture that reduces CPU utilization and improves system performance, allowing applications to run faster and more efficiently.
- Increased Scalability: The LPE35000-M2-D offers increased scalability, enabling users to add more Fibre Channel ports to their systems as their storage needs grow.
- Advanced Management Tools: The adapter comes with advanced management tools that simplify installation, configuration, and management of the adapter and the storage network.
- Compatibility: The LPE35000-M2-D is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, making it ideal for use in diverse IT environments.
- Future Proof: The PCI-E 4.0 interface ensures that the adapter is future proof, enabling it to work with future hardware and software technologies.
Management and Monitoring Capabilities of LPE35000-M2-D Emulex PCI-E
The Dell LPE35000-M2-D Emulex 1-port PCI-E 4.0 32G/64G FC Host Bus Adapter offers the following management and monitoring capabilities:
- Emulex OneCommand Manager: The adapter comes with the Emulex OneCommand Manager software, which provides a centralized management interface for configuring and monitoring the adapter. OneCommand Manager offers a graphical user interface (GUI) that enables administrators to manage multiple adapters from a single console.
- SNMP support: The adapter supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which allows administrators to monitor and manage the adapter remotely. SNMP provides a standardized way to monitor hardware and software components across a network.
- HBA Anywhere: HBA Anywhere is a browser-based tool that provides remote monitoring and management of the adapter. HBA Anywhere allows administrators to monitor the adapter’s performance, check error logs, and perform firmware updates from anywhere with internet access.
- Performance monitoring: The adapter provides performance monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to track the adapter’s throughput, I/O operations per second (IOPS), and latency. Performance monitoring is critical for identifying and resolving performance issues in the storage environment.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting: The adapter comes with diagnostic and troubleshooting tools that enable administrators to isolate and resolve issues quickly. The adapter can perform internal diagnostic tests, and error logs provide detailed information on any issues that may occur.
- Firmware updates: The adapter supports firmware updates, which can be performed using the Emulex OneCommand Manager software, HBA Anywhere, or the manufacturer’s website. Firmware updates are essential for maintaining the adapter’s performance and compatibility with the latest software and hardware.
Compatibility with Other Devices and Systems
The Dell LPE35000-M2-D Emulex 1-port PCI-E 4.0 32G/64G FC Host Bus Adapter is compatible with a variety of devices and systems, including:
- Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x, VMware ESXi 6.7, VMware ESXi 7.0, SLES 12 SP3, SLES 15 SP1, SLES 15 SP2
- Servers: Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, HPE ProLiant servers, Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
- Storage Systems: Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC SC Series, Dell EMC PowerMax, Dell EMC VMAX, HPE 3PAR, HPE Nimble Storage, NetApp AFF, NetApp FAS
- Switches: Brocade Gen 6 Fibre Channel switches, Cisco MDS 9700 Series Multilayer Directors
General Information about this Dell LPE35000-M2-D
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# LPE35000-M2-D
- Device Type: Host Bus Adapter
Technical Information of Dell PCI-E Adapter
- Physical Dimensions Short, Low Profile PCI-E Card, 167.64mm X 68.91mm (6.60 Inch X 2.71 Inch)
- Generation: Gen 7 (64/32gfc)
- Cable Support: 0.5m To 100m At 64gfc/32gfc On 50/125 ?m Om4 Mmf, 0.5m To 100m At 64GFC/32GFC On 50/125 ?m Om5 Mmf, 0.5m To 70m At 64gfc/32gfc On 50/125 ?m Om3 Mmf, 10 Km At 32gfc/16gfc On 9/125 ?m Singlemode Fiber Channel When Emulex Approved Longwave Transceivers Are Used
- Optical Data Rates: 28.05 GBPS(3200MBPS), 14.025 GBPS (1600MBPS), 8.5 GBPS(800MBPS) (auto-detected)
- Hardware Environment: Intel X64, Intel X86, And Powerpc
- Ports: 1
- Optics: Optics Short Wave Lasers With LC Type Connector Optics
- Host Bus Type: PCI-E Gen4 X8
- I/o Controller: Xe601
- Operating Humidity: 5% To 95% Non-condensing
- Operating Temperature: 0°c To 55°c
- Storage Temperature: -20° To 85°c (-4° To 185°f)
- Os Support: Additional Support Is Available From Oems And Partners, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Linux, Oracle Linux With The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (uek), Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Suse® Linux Enterprise Server, Vmware Vsphere
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