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406-BBJZ Overview
406-BBJZ-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height is a dedicated expansion card designed as a storage controller to accelerate data transfers in enterprise environments. Built with a PCIe interface (PCIe x8, PCIe 3.0) and featuring the Emulex LPE 12002 controller, this dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA delivers robust connectivity for storage area networks while maintaining compatibility with multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi.
Engineered with a low profile bracket for half-height chassis, the card’s design emphasizes optimum server integration and efficient storage expansion. With passive cooling and a 64-bit bus width operating at 3.3V, it addresses key use cases in server enhancement and storage connectivity, ensuring high reliability for data-intensive applications.
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406-BBJZ Specifications
- Weight
- 0.5 lbs
- Depth
- 4.4 inches
- Height
- 0.7 inches
- Width
- 3.4 inches
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- 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
- Cooling
- Passive
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Card Type
- Storage Controller
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Chipset / Controller
- Emulex LPE 12002
- Product Name
- 406-BBJZ-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height
406-BBJZ Use Case
Emulex LPE12002 SAN Connectivity for VMware ESXi High Availability
In a VMware vSphere ESXi environment, the Dell Recommended Emulex LPE12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height ensures redundant, high-speed connectivity to shared Fibre Channel storage arrays. It delivers 8 Gbps port speeds with automatic failover, reducing latency, boosting VM consolidation ratios, and maintaining continuous availability for mission-critical virtual workloads.
Emulex LPE12002 Low-Latency Fibre Channel for Database Clustering
In SQL Server Always On Availability Group and Oracle RAC clusters, the Dell Recommended Emulex LPE12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height provides ultra-low latency, high-throughput I/O to SAN storage. Dual-port redundancy guarantees uninterrupted data access, improves transaction processing by up to 30 percent, and strengthens database uptime SLAs.
Emulex LPE12002 Accelerated Fibre Channel Backup and DR
For enterprise backup and disaster recovery with Dell EMC Data Domain or Fibre Channel tape libraries, the Dell Recommended Emulex LPE12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height accelerates data transfer over SAN. Its dual 8 Gbps ports halve nightly backup windows, optimize remote replication speeds, and ensure stringent recovery point objectives (RPO) for critical data protection.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 406-BBJZ |  540-BBIX |  403-BBMP |  406-BBCV |  406-BBDZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Network Interface Card | Other | Storage Controller | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex LPE 12002 | Intel X710 | QLogic 2690 | QLogic 2562 | QLogic 2562 |
| Supported Ports | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | N/A |
| Port Count | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Data Rate | N/A | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | No | Yes | No |
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | 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 | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 406-BBJZ-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 406-BBCV-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8GB Fibre Channel HBA, Half-height | 406-BBDZ-QLogic 2562 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height |
| Height | 0.7 inches | 1.73 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 3.4 inches | 3.94 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 4.4 inches | 1.0 inch | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs | 0.5 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zeeshan Tariq
5
Stable connectivity during peak usage.
L
Lars Nygaard
5
Good balance of speed and reliability.
H
Hammad Noor
5
Integrated smoothly with existing infrastructure.
P
Paul Redmond
5
Enterprise grade Fibre Channel card.
Questions & Answers
What is the Dell Emulex LPE 12002 Dual Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA?
The Dell Emulex LPE 12002 is a PCIe half-height host bus adapter with two 8Gb Fibre Channel ports designed for high-performance SAN connectivity in Dell PowerEdge servers.
Which servers are compatible with SKU 406-BBJZ?
SKU 406-BBJZ is validated for Dell PowerEdge R-series and T-series servers with available PCIe slots and supported firmware versions.
How do I install the Emulex LPE 12002 HBA?
Power down your server, insert the half-height PCIe adapter into an available slot, secure the bracket, and then reboot to install device drivers.
Does the card support VMware and Hyper-V virtualization?
Yes, it includes certified drivers for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V for seamless SAN connectivity in virtualized environments.
What drivers are needed for the LPE 12002 on Windows Server?
Download the latest Windows Server drivers from Dell Support for the Emulex LPE 12002 to ensure full compatibility and performance.
Can the HBA be used in a full-height PCIe slot?
Yes, the half-height Emulex LPE 12002 adapter fits and operates correctly in both half-height and full-height PCIe slots.
What is the maximum data throughput of this HBA?
Each 8Gb Fibre Channel port delivers up to 800 MB/s, providing a combined theoretical throughput of 1.6 GB/s.
Does this HBA support multipathing?
Yes, it supports industry-standard multipathing technologies like Microsoft MPIO and VMware Native Multipathing for high availability.
What cable type should I use with the LPE 12002?
Use LC-terminated, OM3 or OM4 multimode Fibre Channel cables rated for 8Gb to ensure optimal signal integrity and performance.
How much power does the Emulex LPE 12002 consume?
Typical power consumption is 6.5W under load, making it energy-efficient for dense server deployments.
Does the HBA support NPIV (N-Port ID Virtualization)?
Yes, the Emulex LPE 12002 supports NPIV to streamline virtual machine SAN assignments and management.
What warranty does Dell provide for this HBA?
Dell offers a one-year limited hardware warranty with optional ProSupport upgrades for next-business-day on-site service.
How does dual-port functionality benefit my SAN architecture?
Dual ports enable redundant paths and load balancing, improving SAN uptime and aggregate throughput.
Can I mix this HBA with other vendors’ Fibre Channel switches?
Yes, it is interoperable with any Fibre Channel switch that meets the ANSI FC standards for 8Gb operation.
What management tools are available for the Emulex LPE 12002?
Use the Emulex OneCommand Manager for firmware updates, diagnostics, and performance optimization across multiple HBAs.
Where can I purchase or order SKU 406-BBJZ?
Order directly through Dell’s online store or authorized resellers by searching for SKU 406-BBJZ to ensure genuine, warrantied hardware.