Dell 61M2K Emulex Single Port 16GB LPE16000 Host Bus Adapter

Product Description

The Dell 61M2K is a high-performance, single-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) powered by the Emulex LPE16000 controller. This adapter is engineered to provide servers with rapid and reliable access to Storage Area Networks (SANs), supporting the demanding I/O requirements of modern enterprise applications. The 16Gb/s Fibre Channel interface offers significantly increased bandwidth compared to previous generations, enabling faster data transfers and improved application performance. This HBA is designed for environments where high throughput and low latency are critical, such as in virtualized data centers, database clusters, and high-performance computing environments. The single-port design is suitable for configurations where redundancy is managed at other layers or for specific application needs. The Emulex LPE16000 controller is known for its robust feature set, including advanced error detection and correction, as well as efficient data handling capabilities. By integrating the Dell 61M2K into a server, organizations can enhance their storage infrastructure's capabilities, ensuring that applications have the necessary bandwidth to perform optimally. It facilitates seamless connectivity to SANs, supporting various Fibre Channel protocols and management features. This adapter represents a key component for achieving high availability and superior performance in storage-intensive workloads.