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Lenovo 4XB0F28704 LPe16002B-M8-L network card

SKU CH-21TP-N7VE6 MPN 4XB0F28704

A dual-port Fibre Channel adapter using PCI-Express for storage networking

  • Rated speedFibre Channel
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Key featuresProduct Type:Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • Dual-port Fibre Channel adapter for redundant storage connectivity
  • PCI Express interface enables direct server integration
  • 8 Gb Fibre Channel speed supports demanding workloads
  • Lenovo ThinkServer branding ensures compatibility with supported systems
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer specification compliance

Lenovo ThinkServer 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter

The Lenovo ThinkServer LPe16002B-M8-L is a dual-port Fibre Channel adapter designed for server and storage connectivity. It installs in a PCI-Express slot and targets administrators building or expanding SAN infrastructure. The card suits environments that require dedicated host-bus adapters rather than converged networking options.

PCI-Express interface limits

The adapter uses a PCI-Express host interface, so throughput depends on the slot generation and lane width available on the motherboard. Fibre Channel speed is fixed at the adapter’s rated rate and will not exceed the bus bandwidth provided by the platform. Systems limited to older PCIe generations may not saturate both ports simultaneously.

Low-profile bracket and dual connectors

A low-profile bracket is included, allowing installation in 1U or space-constrained chassis. Two Fibre Channel ports use standard optical or copper transceivers, so cable choice follows existing SAN cabling practices. The Emulex controller handles protocol offload, reducing host CPU load during sustained storage traffic.

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Price $1,161.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Model nameLPe16002B-M8-L
Performance
Rated speedFibre Channel
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size246 × 152 × 58 mm

Questions about this item

Which Lenovo LPe16002B-M8-L version should I choose for a dual-port Fibre Channel setup?

The LPe16002B-M8-L is a single model with two ports running at 8 Gb Fibre Channel over a PCI-Express interface; there are no alternative capacity or port-count versions listed for this MPN.

What does the 8 Gb Fibre Channel speed deliver inside a server?

Each of the two ports provides up to 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput, giving a combined 16 Gb/s of storage traffic bandwidth when both links are active.

What does the PCI-Express interface cap in practice?

The card plugs into a PCI-Express slot; the Fibre Channel protocol limits each port to 8 Gb/s regardless of the slot generation.

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