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403-BBMB Overview
403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height is a high-performance expansion card engineered for enterprise storage networking. It is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that utilizes a PCIe x8 interface, built with the Emulex LPE31002 chipset, and supports dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports—making it ideal for storage expansion and server virtualization in demanding data center environments.
This card’s half-height design, complemented by a low-profile bracket and passive cooling, ensures compatibility with high-density rack systems while operating reliably under various workloads. Fully compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems, it is purpose-built to enhance server performance and connectivity in SAN and other storage-focused applications.
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403-BBMB Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Other
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- Emulex LPE31002
- Supported Ports
- N/A
- Port Count
- 2
- Max Data Rate
- N/A
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height
- Height
- 0.83 inches
- Width
- 3.44 inches
- Depth
- 8.66 inches
- Weight
- 0.7 lbs
403-BBMB Use Case
High-Performance Virtualized Storage for Enterprise VDI
In a global enterprise VDI rollout, IT teams install the 403-BBMB-Dell Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe half-height in Dell PowerEdge servers to connect VMware Horizon hosts to SAN storage. The dual 16Gb ports deliver up to 1.5 million IOPS and reduce desktop boot times by 40%, boosting end-user productivity and simplifying capacity planning.
24/7 Availability for Mission-Critical Database Clusters
A financial institution integrates the 403-BBMB-Dell Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe half-height into its Oracle RAC cluster to ensure uninterrupted access to transactional databases. The redundant 16Gb Fibre Channel links achieve sub-millisecond latency and automatic failover, ensuring zero downtime and consistent database performance.
Optimized Backup and Disaster Recovery for Financial Services
A regional bank deploys the 403-BBMB-Dell Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe half-height in its backup appliances to accelerate data replication to offsite storage. The high-throughput dual channels cut backup windows by 50% and enable recovery time objectives (RTO) under 30 minutes, enhancing data protection and regulatory compliance.
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Product Comparison Table
 403-BBMB |  406-BBDY |  540-BBUZ |  540-BBEB |  540-BBBZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Other | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex LPE31002 | Emulex LPE 12002 | Intel X550 & Intel i350 | Emulex LPE 12000 | QLogic 57800 |
| Supported Ports | N/A | N/A | RJ-45 | N/A | RJ-45 |
| Port Count | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps | N/A | 10Gbps |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion / Server Enhancement | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade |
| Product Name | 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 406-BBDY-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 540-BBEB-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12000 Single Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network daughter card |
| Height | 0.83 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 3.44 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 8.66 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adeel Saeed
4
No issues in production SAN environment.
S
Soren Kristensen
5
Consistent throughput and reliability.
R
Rameez Akhtar
3
Worked exactly as expected.
H
Howard Finch
4
Solid Dell Emulex adapter.
Questions & Answers
What is the Dell Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height?
The Dell Emulex LPE 31002 is a dual-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter in a PCIe Gen3 half-height form factor, engineered for high-bandwidth storage connectivity in enterprise servers.
What are the key features of the Dell Emulex LPE 31002 Fibre Channel HBA?
Key features include dual 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, half-height low-profile design, advanced offload engines, and Broadcom Emulex OneConnect driver support for optimal performance.
Which PCIe slot does the Emulex LPE 31002 require?
The Emulex LPE 31002 requires a PCI Express Gen3 x8 slot, offering up to 8GT/s per lane for a combined throughput of 64Gb/s across both ports.
Is the Emulex LPE 31002 a full-height or half-height card?
The Emulex LPE 31002 is a half-height, low-profile card, ideal for rack-mount servers with limited expansion slot space.