Product Type | Network Adapter |
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Card Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 x8 |
Cooling | Passive |
Bus Type | PCIe |
Adapter Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Bracket Height | Low-profile, full-height brackets included |
Weight | 180 g (0.4 lb) |
Power Consumption | Up to 9W |
Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32000-M2-L 32Gb 1-Port SFP+ FC Adapter





Key Benefits

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- Delivers reliable high throughput with 32Gb Fibre Channel speed for data-intensive applications
- TAA compliance makes it ideal for government and regulated industry deployments
- Compact SFP+ form factor and PCI-Express interface allow seamless integration into space-constrained enterprise servers
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32000-M2-L is an enterprise-grade 1-port network adapter engineered for mission-critical Fibre Channel deployments. Built with a 32Gbps data transfer rate, it offers ultrafast connections between servers and storage, powering data-heavy applications such as virtualization, data warehousing, and transactional databases. With a compact SFP+ form factor and PCI-Express interface, the adapter is well-suited for modern server architectures, providing seamless integration and high-density installations.
As part of Lenovo’s ThinkSystem range, this adapter features Emulex’s advanced Fibre Channel technology for exceptional reliability and latency performance. The 32Gb Fibre Channel interface ensures compatibility with next-generation SAN infrastructures while also supporting backward compatibility with previous FC standards. Designed and manufactured in Mexico, this adapter also meets TAA compliance, making it a suitable choice for government or regulated industry use cases.
This single-port solution is optimal for enterprises seeking reliable, scalable storage connectivity with minimal hardware footprint. Its efficient bandwidth allocation and robust protocol support deliver excellent return on investment with reduced downtime and improved storage throughput in virtualized and high-availability environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 69 mm x 167 mm x 22 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
MTBF | Over 1 million hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software | Emulex OneCommand Manager |
Firmware Upgradable | Yes |
Driver Support | Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi |
Interfaces
Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Number of Ports | 1 |
Port Type | SFP+ |
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Backward Compatibility | 16 Gbps and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
Connector Type | SFP+ (transceiver sold separately) |
Transceiver Support | Shortwave and longwave optics supported |
Data Link Protocol | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN55022 Class A, EN55024, FCC Part 15 |
Safety Standards | UL, cUL, TUV, CB |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Firmware Boot | Yes |
Support for NPIV | Yes |
Traffic Isolation | Yes, via Virtual SAN support |