540-BBUU: Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Also listed as: 0VM02C, VM02C, LPe31002-M6-D, LPe31002 · made by Broadcom
The Dell 540-BBUU is a Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter providing 16Gb FC connectivity across 2x 16Gb SFP+ (LC duplex) via PCIe 3.0 x8 for Dell R740, R640, R750, R730 servers.
Specifications
| Part number | 540-BBUU |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Broadcom |
| Type | HBAs |
| Other numbers | 0VM02C, VM02C, LPe31002-M6-D, LPe31002 |
| Status | current |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Speed | 16Gb FC |
| Ports | 2x 16Gb SFP+ (LC duplex) |
| Tdp (W) | 10.5 |
| Form factor | Low Profile PCIe |
About the 540-BBUU
The Dell 540-BBUU is a Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter delivering 16Gb FC SAN connectivity across 2x 16Gb SFP+ (LC duplex) over PCIe 3.0 x8. Powered by Broadcom ASIC architecture on the 540-BBUU, it offloads Fibre Channel protocol processing and provides high IOPS for storage fabric communications. In Dell's server portfolio, 540-BBUU connects PowerEdge hosts to high-speed enterprise storage arrays.
Compatibility
Compatible with PCIe slots across Dell PowerEdge servers including R740, R640, R750, R730, the 540-BBUU connects to enterprise Fibre Channel SAN fabrics from Brocade and Cisco MDS. The 540-BBUU auto-negotiates to supported fabric speeds and supports multipath I/O across redundant fabric paths within enterprise storage topologies.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine Dell 540-BBUU HBAs display a serialized label showing DP/N 0VM02C, Broadcom model codes, and factory World Wide Port Name (WWPN) identifiers. In iDRAC under Host Bus Adapters, the 540-BBUU card reports certified Dell firmware, hardware revision, and port status.
Buying used
When purchasing a used 540-BBUU, inspect the PCIe edge connector and onboard heatsink mounting pins for physical stability. Verify that matching optical transceivers are included with the 540-BBUU and clean. Confirm in UEFI Device Configuration that both 540-BBUU ports report factory WWPNs and negotiate speed properly.
Fits these models
Works together
How the Dell 540-BBUU connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the hardware on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Switches
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MDS-9148T 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5000T 2U rack
Optics
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell 540-BBUU.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent part numbers
- Broadcom LPe31002 Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA OEM base
Buying or selling 540-BBUU?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb FC HBA Specifications, checked 2026-10-27