SKU: 92869457797

Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter

Sale price$981.33 Regular price$1090.37
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $272.59 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 31 - Sep 5

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus AdapterThe Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter is a high performance Gen 6 Fibre Channel (FC) HBA designed to tackle demanding data center workloads. Built for modern storage infrastructures that employ high speed solid state drives and traditional hard disks, this dual port adapter delivers the reliability, low latency, and robust manageability required for enterprise SAN environments. Whether youre deploying a large scale virtualization cluster, a tiered

The Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance Gen 6 Fibre Channel (FC) HBA designed to tackle demanding data-center workloads. Built for modern storage infrastructures that employ high-speed solid-state drives and traditional hard disks, this dual-port adapter delivers the reliability, low latency, and robust manageability required for enterprise SAN environments. Whether you’re deploying a large-scale virtualization cluster, a tiered storage solution, or a mission-critical database, the LPe31002 is engineered to maximize throughput, optimize I/O scalability, and help you achieve predictable, consistent storage performance across your fleet of servers.

  • High-throughput Gen 6 Fibre Channel with dual 16/32 Gbps lanes delivers the bandwidth needed for contemporary storage fabrics, enabling fast data access, efficient backup windows, and rapid long-distance replication. This performance profile is ideal for mixed workloads that blend NVMe-over-FC, traditional SATA/SAS arrays, and high-IOPS SSD pools.
  • Dual-port architecture for redundancy and path optimization—two independent FC channels provide fault tolerance and load balancing across fabric paths, helping you maintain continuous operation even in the event of a link or switch failure, while enabling multipath I/O (MPIO) strategies for maximized throughput and lower wait times.
  • Gen 6 efficiency with robust reliability features—engineered for data integrity and stability, the LPe31002 leverages hardware-assisted error detection, error correction, and proactive fault isolation to protect critical workloads, minimize retransmissions, and sustain steady performance under heavy I/O storms.
  • Broad operating system and virtualization compatibility—the adapter is designed to work across major server OS families and hypervisors, with vendor-supplied drivers and management utilities that simplify deployment, firmware updates, and ongoing maintenance in diverse environments from on-premises data centers to hybrid clouds.
  • Storage-optimized architecture for tight data-center SLAs—optimized for both solid-state and traditional spinning disks, the LPe31002 supports large I/O queues, predictable latency, and efficient CPU utilization, helping you maintain service levels for latency-sensitive applications while sustaining high aggregate throughput for bulk data transfers.

Technical Details of Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter

  • Model: Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter
  • Fibre Channel speeds: Gen 6 with 16/32 Gbps capability per port
  • Ports: 2 x Fibre Channel ports (dual-port design)
  • Host interface: PCIe expansion interface (x8) for high-bandwidth connectivity to the server motherboard
  • Form factor: Low-profile, half-height PCIe card suitable for dense server chassis
  • Compatibility: Supports standard FC cabling and SFP+ transceivers (customer-supplied) as part of the SAN fabric
  • Virtualization and management: NPIV, multi-path I/O support, and vendor management utilities for firmware updates and health monitoring
  • Operating environment: Designed for enterprise data centers; tested for reliability across typical server deployments

How to install Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter

  • Power down the server, unplug power cables, and disconnect any attached peripherals.
  • Open the chassis and locate an available PCIe slot that matches the card’s form factor (half-height PCIe slot recommended).
  • Gently insert the LPe31002 into the PCIe slot until it is firmly seated, then secure the card to the chassis with the mounting screw.
  • Connect Fibre Channel cables from the HBA to your SAN switch or fabric, ensuring proper port alignment for each link.
  • Power on the server and install the appropriate drivers and firmware using the Broadcom utilities or your operating system’s driver package. Verify driver version compatibility with your OS and kernel.
  • Enter the storage or SAN management console to configure multipath settings, NPIV if required, and any fabric zoning or ALUA policies relevant to your environment.
  • Run a basic I/O test against a connected LUN to validate connectivity, performance, and reliability. Monitor event logs and perform any recommended firmware upgrades to ensure optimal stability.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Broadcom LPe31002 FC Host Bus Adapter? It is a dual-port Gen 6 Fibre Channel HBA designed for servers to connect to Fibre Channel SANs, delivering high-speed 16/32 Gbps connectivity with reliability and management features suitable for data centers and enterprise workloads.
  • What environments is it suitable for? It is suited for data centers requiring high-throughput storage networking, including virtualization hosts, database servers, backup archives, and mixed SSD/HDD storage arrays, with broad OS and hypervisor compatibility.
  • Does it support NPIV and multipath I/O? Yes, the LPe31002 supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) and multipath I/O to improve storage scalability and fault-tolerant access to LUNs across multiple fabric paths.
  • What kind of cables and transceivers are needed? The adapter uses standard Fibre Channel cabling with SFP+ transceivers (customer-supplied) appropriate for your fabric speed and distance. Confirm your switch fabric requirements and transceiver compatibility before purchase.
  • How do I manage firmware and drivers? Broadcom provides vendor utilities and drivers that can be installed within your operating system or managed via enterprise management tools. Regular firmware updates help maintain performance and reliability.
  • Is this adapter suitable for NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe-oFC) deployments? Gen 6 FC HBAs, including the LPe31002, are commonly used in NVMe-oFC configurations when paired with compatible storage and Linux/Windows drivers that support NVMe namespaces over FC, enabling high-performance NVMe access over Fibre Channel fabrics.
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 92869457797

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.9 ★★★★★
Based on 19 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
A
Verified Purchase
Amazing!!!
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Good book
Format: Paperback
Good book
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Sydney
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Another fun wlw paranormal romance from this author
Format: Kindle
Another fun wlw urban fantasy, shifter romance. This time we get to know Heather from the first book better along with her fated mate, V. It was nice to have some enby rep in this genre. Always want to see more people represented in characters that I read. Unfortunately the transphobia that was represented was pretty realistic as well. Good to see some familiar faces as well with Wren and Natalie as well as Rias popping up. The romance between Heather and V is instalove, as it is a fated mates situation. However, Heather has a lot of internal demons to battle. I really felt like her struggles were pretty indicative of someone who has experienced trauma from abuse and neglect. Seeing her internal dialogue go back and forth, knowing that she was self-sabotaging, felt very real. Thankfully, V sees her strength hiding behind her struggles and just falls more in love with her. There is no third act breakup. Not really. There is a point where Heather pushes V away, but she is ready to go back to them and work through her struggles when werewolf drama ensues. The ending, seeing Wren's pack grow is great. And there is obvious plotlines introduced at the very end for any upcoming books.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
I
Verified Purchase
Issy W
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
enjoyable werewolf story
Format: Kindle
It's Heather's turn to be in the spotlight this time, with new character V, in a story that covers mental health, acceptance, and of course finding true love. Finding your true mate can be a wonderful experience, as well as claiming each other, but what follows after can be a challenging experience, especially when other factors in life decide to interfere. Like Pack of Her Own, there is a lot of action in this story, along with lots of cute moments, and Heather and V make a wonderful pair, even with their insecurities. Seeing them stand up for each other is just great as well. Of course seeing Wren and Natalie again was an added bonus, and if there is a third book I'd love to see all of the characters again as well. Mate of Her Own is a highly enjoyable story, engaging and engrossing, and I loved the tale it told. It was good seeing certain aspects of toxic wolf culture being called out, and Wren doing her best to create a pack that doesn't adhere to the norms (especially considering that she didn't want her own pack, but well, with the ending of the previous book, she doesn't have a lot of choice). It is a great shifter tale, and I do hope to see more in this series.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
H
Verified Purchase
HCLMSL
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 4
Being true to yourself…
Format: Kindle
Fated mates is the only instalove that really makes sense to me. And this book has fated mates and awesome bonding with high emotions and feelings but didn’t go the way of instalove and I am here for it!! It was lovely to read about characters from A Pack of Her Own and to have that world grow and change. Very excited for the next book! I loved V and we got much more of Heather. They instantly connect and through that bond they each find the strength to be true to themselves and find what they what (and who) they need/want. Highly recommend this author and these books if you like fated mates and sapphic shifter romance!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
M
Verified Purchase
M.Luria
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
love shifters
Format: Kindle
Great series with shifters living with and overcoming traumatic experiences with love, community, compassion, kindness and respect. A great series for these times.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025

recommand products