Dell Emulex LPE35002 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

The Dell LPE35002 406-BBTL is a dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to connect compatible servers with enterprise storage networks. With 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, a PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface, and two ports, it provides a high-speed storage-access path for data centers, virtualization clusters, database platforms, and other systems that depend on dedicated SAN connectivity.

Key Features

• Dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter
• Emulex LPE35002 adapter platform
• PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface
• Designed for enterprise SAN connectivity
• Suitable for compatible Dell server environments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 406-BBTL
• Manufacturer: Dell
• Adapter Model: LPE35002 Emulex
• Product Type: Fibre Channel host bus adapter
• Port Count: 2
• Fibre Channel Speed: 32Gb
• Host Interface: PCIe Gen4 x8
• Application: Server and storage-area networking
• Deployment Category: Enterprise data center connectivity

Interface Specifications

• Storage interface: Fibre Channel
• Port configuration: Dual port
• Link speed: 32Gb as listed
• Host connection: PCIe Gen4 x8
• Connection role: Links a server to Fibre Channel storage infrastructure
• Adapter purpose: Dedicated high-speed storage access

Storage Network Specifications

• Network type: Storage Area Network
• Traffic purpose: Server-to-storage data transfer
• Availability role: Two ports can support compatible pathing and connectivity designs
• Workload category: Virtualization, databases, file services, and enterprise applications
• Infrastructure fit: SAN fabrics, storage arrays, and data center switching

Server Integration Specifications

• Expansion interface: PCIe Gen4 x8
• Installation role: Internal server expansion card
• Platform requirement: Compatible server slot, firmware, drivers, and power
• Deployment environment: Enterprise server and data center racks
• Configuration dependency: Performance and pathing depend on the complete SAN design

Use Cases

• Connect a compatible Dell server to a Fibre Channel SAN
• Add dual-path storage connectivity to an enterprise platform
• Support shared storage for virtualized server environments
• Replace an older or failed Fibre Channel adapter

Compatibility

• Dell servers with a compatible PCIe Gen4 x8 expansion slot
• Fibre Channel storage arrays and SAN fabrics
• Compatible 32Gb Fibre Channel switches, optics, and cables
• Server operating systems with appropriate Emulex drivers
• Confirm slot type, firmware, drivers, transceivers, cabling, and SAN support before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Fibre Channel ports does this adapter have?

The 406-BBTL provides two Fibre Channel ports.

What Fibre Channel speed is listed?

The adapter is listed with 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.

What host interface does it use?

It uses a PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface.

What is an HBA used for?

A host bus adapter provides a server-side connection to dedicated storage infrastructure such as a Fibre Channel SAN.

The Dell Emulex LPE35002 provides a modern, high-bandwidth connection between compatible servers and shared storage infrastructure. Its dual-port design, 32Gb Fibre Channel speed, and PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface make it well suited to organizations managing virtualized workloads, databases, and high-availability enterprise storage environments.