Broadcom
Broadcom LPE32002-M2 2-port 32/16Gb FC HBA PCIe 3.0 x8
Dual-port 32/16 Gb Fibre Channel adapter on PCIe 3.0 x8 with short-wave LC optics
- InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x8
- FeaturesGeneration: Gen 6 (32/16GFC) Cable Support: 100m at 32Gb on
- Dual 32 Gb Fibre Channel ports double bandwidth
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface keeps latency low
- OM4 multimode reaches 100 m at 32 Gb
- Auto-negotiates 8.5, 14.025 and 28.05 Gb/s rates
- wave LC optics simplify cabling in dense racks
Dual-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA
The Broadcom LPE32002-M2 is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel host bus adapter that connects through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. It targets enterprise servers and storage arrays that require high-throughput SAN connectivity using short-wave LC optics.
Distance Limits on Multimode Fibre
At 32Gb line rate the adapter supports 100m on OM4 50/125µm fibre, 70m on OM3 and only 20m on OM2. Auto-negotiation drops the link to 16Gb or 8Gb when longer reaches or older cabling are detected, which preserves connectivity but reduces bandwidth.
PCIe 3.0 x8 Installation Notes
The card fits any standard PCIe 3.0 x8 or wider slot and draws power directly from the bus. Common issues include mismatched SFP+ transceivers, fibre type shorter than the rated reach, and driver selection across Oracle Solaris, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware vSphere.
Highlights
- Dual 32 Gb Fibre Channel ports double bandwidth
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface keeps latency low
- OM4 multimode reaches 100 m at 32 Gb
- Auto-negotiates 8.5, 14.025 and 28.05 Gb/s rates
- wave LC optics simplify cabling in dense racks
Specifications
| Brand | BROADCOM |
|---|---|
| Model | LPE32002-M2 |
| Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 x8 |
| Features | Generation: Gen 6 (32/16GFC) Cable Support: 100m at 32Gb on 50/125 µm OM4 MMF, 20m at 32Gb on 50/125 µm OM2 MMF, 70m at 32Gb on 50/125 µm OM3 MMF, Operating at 32Gb Optical Data Rates: 28.05 Gb/s (3200Mb/s), 14.025 Gb/s (1600Mb/s), 8.5 Gb/s (800Mb/s) (auto-detected) Hardware Environment: PowerPC, SPARC, Intel x86, x64 Ports: 2 Optics: Optics Short wave lasers with LC type connector optics Host Bus Type: PCIe Gen3 x8 I/O Controller: XE501 OS Support: Additional support is available from OEMs and partners, Oracle Solaris, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere |
| Shipping weight | 1.36 kg |
| Package size | 254 × 203 × 152 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the single-port or dual-port version of the LPE32002-M2 for my server?
The LPE32002-M2 is a dual-port adapter with two LC connectors, so there is no single-port variant to choose from.
What does the 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel speed mean for actual throughput in my system?
Each port runs at a 28.05 Gb/s line rate, delivering up to 3200 MB/s per port; the PCIe 3.0 x8 host link provides enough bandwidth for both ports simultaneously.
My server has PCIe 3.0 x8 slots — will that limit the 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel performance?
The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface matches the card's host bus type exactly, so the slot does not cap the 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel rate.
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