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Emulex LPE12002-M8 dual-port Fibre Channel card, low-profile green PCB with two LC connectors and full-height bracket

Emulex

Emulex LPE12002-M8 8Gbps dual-channel network card

SKU CH-NSTM-9Z23S MPN LPE12002-M8

Dual-channel 8Gbps Fibre Channel adapter with two LC connectors for PCI-Express 3.3 slots

  • Rated speed8 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types2 x LC
  • Product dimensions6.6 inx 2.54 in
  • Dual-channel throughput at 8Gbps per port
  • Two LC connectors for redundant fibre links
  • PCI-Express 3.3 interface for server compatibility
  • Low-profile 6.60" x 2.54" form factor fits dense chassis
  • Broad OS and virtualisation support simplifies deployment

Emulex 8Gbps Fibre Channel Adapter

The Emulex LPE12002-M8 is a dual-channel Fibre Channel host bus adapter delivering 8Gbps bandwidth over a PCI-Express 3.3 interface. It presents two LC connectors for optical cabling in a low-profile form factor measuring 6.60 by 2.54 inches. A standard-height bracket is included for installation flexibility. The card targets enterprise storage area networks and mixed operating-system environments.

Virtualisation and Enterprise Storage

This adapter suits administrators building or expanding Fibre Channel SAN fabrics for virtualised server clusters and mixed-OS deployments. It is not suited for buyers who need Ethernet connectivity or who require a single-port adapter for simpler topologies. Systems without a free PCI-Express slot cannot use this card.

PCI-Express 3.3 Interface

The card plugs into a PCI-Express 3.3 slot and operates at 8Gbps per channel. This interface generation and speed combination is the decisive factor when matching the adapter to server backplane capabilities and switch port specifications.

How it compares

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Price $1,099.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameEmulex
Model nameLPE12002-M8
Performance
Rated speed8 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x LC
Size & build
Product dimensions6.6 inx 2.54 in
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size241 × 187 × 56 mm

Questions about this item

How do I fit the LPE12002-M8 into a low-profile server and which bracket do I use?

The card measures 6.60" by 2.54" and ships with a standard bracket installed; swap to the included low-profile bracket before inserting it into a PCIe x8 slot.

What part of the LPE12002-M8 is most likely to need replacement after extended use?

The two LC fibre connectors and their transceivers are the primary wear items; dust caps and regular cleaning extend their service life.

What throughput ceiling appears first when the LPE12002-M8 runs at full load continuously?

Each channel is limited to 8 Gbps line rate, so sustained workloads hit that per-port ceiling before any bus constraint becomes apparent.

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