Dell Emulex LPM31002-D 2-Port 16GbE SFP+ Mezzanine Network Card — 17N63

This is a dual-port 16GbE SFP+ mezzanine network card built on the Emulex LPM31002-D controller, carrying Dell part number 17N63.

Look-alike parts can differ in revision, and the Dell part number is what tells them apart. Server adapters like this offload checksum and segmentation work from the host processor. Driver support varies by operating system and hypervisor release, so check yours first. As a Dell part it is intended for PowerEdge servers with the matching slot; confirm the part number against your system. With more than one port, traffic can be split by role or links teamed for redundancy. VLAN tagging lets one physical port carry several logical networks. The SFP cages accept optical modules or direct-attach cables, so the card suits most top-of-rack switching. For short links inside a rack, direct-attach cables are simpler than optics. Use the part number 17N63 to confirm the card matches the one already in your system.

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