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Dell F3W03 LightPulse LPE16002b 2x FC 16Gb/s PCIe Host Bus Adapter
- 2 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- LightPulse LPE16002b technology
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- High-performance storage area network (SAN) connectivity
- Supports enterprise-level I/O demands
- Provides redundant paths for enhanced reliability
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Product Overview
The Dell F3W03, identified as a LightPulse LPE16002b, is a dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It delivers 16Gb/s performance per port over a PCIe interface, designed for high-speed storage connectivity.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16Gb/s per port |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Model | LPE16002b |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Dell F3W03, based on the Emulex LightPulse LPE16002b controller, is a high-performance dual-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is engineered to meet the demanding I/O requirements of modern enterprise data centers, providing 16Gb/s connectivity on each of its two Fibre Channel ports. This adapter is crucial for servers that need fast, reliable, and low-latency access to storage area networks (SANs), supporting applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. The adapter utilizes a PCI Express (PCIe) interface, ensuring a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard. This allows the HBA to efficiently handle the aggregate data traffic from both ports without becoming a performance bottleneck. The LPE16002b chipset is known for its robust feature set, including advanced error checking, data integrity features, and efficient management capabilities, all contributing to a stable and high-performing storage infrastructure. With its dual-port design, the F3W03 offers inherent redundancy, enabling administrators to implement failover configurations. This ensures that servers maintain connectivity to storage resources even in the event of a port, cable, or switch failure. This level of availability is critical for business-critical applications and services that cannot tolerate downtime. The adapter is designed for seamless integration within Dell server environments and broader SAN ecosystems.
