{"product_id":"strategic-sourcing-emulex-16gb-fc-hba-2pt-pcie-lpe16002b-m6","title":"Strategic Sourcing Emulex 16Gb FC HBA 2-Port PCI-E","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eStrategic Sourcing Emulex 16Gb FC HBA 2-Port PCI-E\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmulex 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed storage connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e and reliable SAN infrastructure. This \u003cstrong\u003e2-port PCI-E host bus adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers dual Fibre Channel ports for redundant storage networking, making it ideal for mission-critical environments where uptime and performance are non-negotiable. Whether you're building a new SAN architecture or upgrading existing storage connectivity, this enterprise-grade adapter provides the throughput and reliability your infrastructure demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e ports for high-speed SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-port configuration for redundant storage paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCI Express interface for modern server compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for mission-critical storage networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWholesale pricing through authorized distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with leading virtualization and hypervisor platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategic Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPE16002B-M6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16Gb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCI Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Bus Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN Storage Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Fibre Channel HBA and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel Host Bus Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a network interface card that connects your server to a Storage Area Network (SAN). The 16Gb Emulex adapter enables high-speed, low-latency communication with enterprise storage systems, essential for data-intensive applications and virtualized environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this 16Gb FC HBA in my existing server infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003ePCI-E interface\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures compatibility with modern server architectures. The dual-port design allows you to connect to multiple storage switches for redundancy and load balancing across your SAN fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual ports provide \u003cstrong\u003eredundant storage paths\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating single points of failure. If one port or fabric path fails, your server maintains uninterrupted access to storage through the secondary port, critical for high-availability environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this adapter suitable for virtualization deployments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eEmulex 16Gb FC HBA\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for hypervisor platforms and virtual machine environments, delivering the consistent performance and reliability required for consolidated workloads in enterprise data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STRATEGIC SOURCING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715756171339,"sku":"LPE16002B-M6","price":1020.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Strategic-Sourcing-Emulex-16Gb-FC-HBA-2-Port-PCI-E.jpg?v=1788308761","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/strategic-sourcing-emulex-16gb-fc-hba-2pt-pcie-lpe16002b-m6","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}