LPE12002-SUN - Sun LightPulse 2-Port 8GB Fiber Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter

LPE12002-SUN - Sun LightPulse 2-Port 8GB Fiber Channel PCI Express Host Bus Adapter

SKU: LPE12002-SUN Brand: Sun Category: Storage Devices
$181.76 In Stock — Ships Today

About the LPE12002-SUN

This Sun LPE12002-SUN delivers Storage Devices functionality in a form factor and electrical specification matched to enterprise rack server and data-center deployments. The unit is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles and is verified against the OEM part-number registry before listing. Technical specifications include capacity of 8 GB, interface of PCI Express, ports of 2. Workload fit covers Hyper-V cluster storage, Proxmox VE shared storage, Ceph OSDs, MinIO erasure-coded pools, and bulk file-server (SMB/NFS) duty. Our procurement team maintains active inventory of the LPE12002-SUN and verifies condition, firmware revision, and OEM part-number registry alignment for each unit prior to sale. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 30-day functional warranty and accepts Net 30 / Net 60 terms for qualified business accounts. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity

    8 GB

    Verified specification
    Source: manufacturer datasheet
  • Interface

    PCI Express

  • Ports

    2

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNLPE12002-SUN
ManufacturerSun
CategoryStorage Devices
Capacity8 GB
InterfacePCI Express
Ports2
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The LPE12002-SUN is a Sun storage devices component with capacity 8 GB, interface PCI Express, ports 2. Pro Disk Network sells the LPE12002-SUN for $181.76 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

Trust Signals

  • Florida-Registered LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819
  • Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via FedEx/UPS
  • 30-Day Free Returns — pre-paid label included on all US orders
  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: Will the LPE12002-SUN work with my RAID controller?

The LPE12002-SUN operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.

How fast does the LPE12002-SUN ship?

If in stock, the LPE12002-SUN ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.

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Common Use Cases for LPE12002-SUN

The LPE12002-SUN 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.

  • VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
  • Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
  • Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
  • File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the LPE12002-SUN across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Sun manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for LPE12002-SUN

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the LPE12002-SUN are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$181.76
5+4%$174.49
10+8%$167.22
25+13%$158.13
50+18%$149.04
100+23%$139.96

What is the LPE12002-SUN?

The LPE12002-SUN is a Sun enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 8 GB and interface PCI Express, manufactured by Sun. 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 LPE12002-SUN

Pros

  • Drop-in replacement for failed array members
  • Tested in our lab against original equipment specs
  • Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues

Cons

  • Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
  • Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
  • 3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions about LPE12002-SUN

Is the LPE12002-SUN a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every LPE12002-SUN as factory-original Sun inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Will the LPE12002-SUN work with my RAID controller?
The LPE12002-SUN operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the LPE12002-SUN ship?
If in stock, the LPE12002-SUN ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the LPE12002-SUN?
New LPE12002-SUN units carry the full Sun manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the LPE12002-SUN?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Storage Devices

How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case

Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the LPE12002-SUN, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.

Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure

Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the LPE12002-SUN for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.