This Dell LPE16002 delivers Network Adapters functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 16 GB, interface of PCI Express. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network supplies the LPE16002 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The LPE16002 is a Dell network adapters component with capacity 16 GB, interface PCI Express. Pro Disk Network sells the LPE16002 for $184.21 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the LPE16002 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every LPE16002 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the LPE16002 ship?
LPE16002 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The LPE16002 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the LPE16002?
The LPE16002 is a Dell enterprise networking device with capacity 16 GB and interface PCI Express, manufactured by Dell. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of LPE16002
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about LPE16002
Is the LPE16002 a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every LPE16002 as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the LPE16002 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every LPE16002 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the LPE16002 ship?
LPE16002 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the LPE16002?
New LPE16002 units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the LPE16002?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the LPE160 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
LPE16002-E — LPE16002-E - Emulex LightPluse 16GB Fibre Channel Dual Port PCI Express Host Bus Adapter — $914.76
LPE16002-M6 — LPE16002-M6 - Emulex Dual Port 16GB Fibre Channel PCI Express Adapter with SFP and Both Bracket — $683.88
LPE16002-M6-D — LPE16002-M6-D - Dell 16GB Dual Channel PCI Express 2.0 X8 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card — $1,450.59
LPE16002B — lpe16002b - Emulex LPe16002B Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter — $82.11
LPE16002B-D — LPE16002B-D - Dell 16GB Dual Port PCI Express 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card — $567.26
LPE16002B-M6 — LPE16002B-M6 - HP StoreFabric SN1100E Dual Port Fibre Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter — $82.11
LPE16002B-M6-D — LPE16002B-M6-D - Dell 16GB Dual Port PCI Express 3.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter with Standard Bracket Card — $567.26
LPE16002B-M8 — LPE16002B-M8 - HP Emulex StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter — $82.11
LPE16002B-M8-L — LPe16002B-M8-L - HP Emulex StoreFabric SN1100E Dual Port Fibre Channel 16Gb/s Host Bus Adapter — $1,164.01
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Adapters
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
For Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS switches, the LPE16002 works out-of-box if coded for Cisco; for Aruba ArubaOS-CX, code for HPE/Aruba; for Juniper Junos, code for Juniper. Pro Disk Network confirms the target vendor coding at order time and applies it before shipping. Misordered coding can be flashed in the field but the lead time is longer than ordering correctly the first time.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Document optic types and bandwidth in your network drawings: SR-SR for intra-rack, LR-LR for inter-rack and DCI, ZR4 for long-haul coherent. Mismatched optic-distance ratings is the most common cause of intermittent link errors that look like cable problems but aren't.